I agree that the seller is passionate about his belief that this is real. He does accept returns which is honest.  I think he's correct in saying that the bayonet is 100% original.

I just don't think it's 100% correct.

I'm not an edged weapon expert. Just my opinion. Looks like it was reblued by someone other than Springfield Armory to my non-expert eyes.

Very nice piece overall with a lot of history behind it no matter what.

I'm a Krag firearm collector, though. not bayonets. Hopefully someone will get it for a fair price and enjoy a great piece of Krag history.