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Hello, I’m hoping the collectors and military-history experts here can help my family learn more about these three items.

The rifle, bayonet, and knife were handed down from my wife’s great-grandfather. According to the family history, he brought them home with him after serving in World War I. His name is included in the roster of History of the 324th Field Artillery, United States Army by Thomas Q. Ashburn. I have included a photo of the book along with photos of the rifle and edged weapons.

The markings I can make out are:
The rifle is stamped “U.S.,” “1894,” and “Springfield Armory,” with a serial number that appears to be 20255.
The U.S. bayonet is marked “1903” on one side and “U.S.” on the other.
The other knife, which may actually be a second bayonet, has a crown over the word “ERFURT.” Its scabbard also appears to have military or unit markings that may read something like “14.A.F.81,” although I am not certain of the exact characters.

I would greatly appreciate any information about the exact models, manufacturers, dates of production, meanings of the markings, whether the bayonets and scabbards are correctly matched, and what military units or countries may have used them. I would also be interested in any historical context that might explain how these particular items could have come into the possession of a soldier associated with the 324th Field Artillery.

I understand that it may not be possible to connect a particular weapon directly to one soldier without additional documentation, but even general information about their production and service history would be valuable. This is not a sales or valuation post—the main goal is to preserve and better understand the family history.

Any possible additional information about this specific rifle, bayonet, knife/possible second bayonet, and their history would be very important to my father-in-law. I’m happy to provide additional photographs, measurements, or close-ups of any markings that might help.

Thank you very much for taking a look.

Hello, I’m hoping the collectors and military-history experts here can help my family learn more about these three items.

The rifle, bayonet, and knife were handed down from my wife’s great-grandfather. According to the family history, he brought them home with him after serving in World War I. His name is included in the roster of History of the 324th Field Artillery, United States Army by Thomas Q. Ashburn. I have included a photo of the book along with photos of the rifle and edged weapons.

The markings I can make out are:
The rifle is stamped “U.S.,” “1894,” and “Springfield Armory,” with a serial number that appears to be 20255.
The U.S. bayonet is marked “1903” on one side and “U.S.” on the other.
The other knife, which may actually be a second bayonet, has a crown over the word “ERFURT.” Its scabbard also appears to have military or unit markings that may read something like “14.A.F.81,” although I am not certain of the exact characters.

I would greatly appreciate any information about the exact models, manufacturers, dates of production, meanings of the markings, whether the bayonets and scabbards are correctly matched, and what military units or countries may have used them. I would also be interested in any historical context that might explain how these particular items could have come into the possession of a soldier associated with the 324th Field Artillery.

I understand that it may not be possible to connect a particular weapon directly to one soldier without additional documentation, but even general information about their production and service history would be valuable. This is not a sales or valuation post—the main goal is to preserve and better understand the family history.

Any possible additional information about this specific rifle, bayonet, knife/possible second bayonet, and their history would be very important to my father-in-law. I’m happy to provide additional photographs, measurements, or close-ups of any markings that might help.

Thank you very much for taking a look.

Hello, I’m hoping the military-history experts here can help my family learn more about these three items.

The rifle, bayonet, and knife were handed down from my wife’s great-grandfather. According to the family history, he brought them home with him after serving in World War I. His name is included in the roster of History of the 324th Field Artillery, United States Army by Thomas Q. Ashburn. I have included a photo of the book along with photos of the rifle and edged weapons.

The markings I can make out are:
The rifle is stamped “U.S.,” “1894,” and “Springfield Armory,” with a serial number that appears to be 20255.
The U.S. bayonet is marked “1903” on one side and “U.S.” on the other.
The other knife, which may actually be a second bayonet, has a crown over the word “ERFURT.” Its scabbard also appears to have military or unit markings that may read something like
“14.A.F.81,” although I am not certain of the exact characters.

I would greatly appreciate any information about the exact models, manufacturers, dates of production, meanings of the markings, whether the bayonets and scabbards are correctly matched, and what military units or countries may have used them. I would also be interested in any historical context that might explain how these particular items could have come into the possession of a soldier associated with the 324th Field Artillery.

I understand that it likely isn’t possible to connect a particular weapon directly to one soldier without additional documentation, but even general information about their production and service history would be valuable. This is not a sales or valuation post—the main goal is to preserve and better understand the family history.

Any possible additional information about this specific rifle, bayonet, knife/possible second bayonet, and their history would be very important to my father-in-law. I’m happy to provide additional photographs, measurements, or close-ups of any markings that might help.

Thank you very much for taking a look.

I’m thinking about making an offer to purchase this nonworking watch with the goal of sending it to an independent shop like RolliWorks to be repaired and restored. I’d like to wear it for a while and then sell it, hopefully for a modest profit. It appears authentic and all original to me, but I’m definitely not an expert. So, here are my questions:

-Does it appear authentic and all original?

-What would be a fair price in current nonworking condition?

-Does my plan to have it repaired, the acrylic crystal replaced, the band tightened, and the case and band lightly polished while leaving the face and hands alone make sense and what would be an approximate cost at a shop like RolliWorks? Or, should I go about the repair and restoration a different way?

-What would a realistic value be after the repair and restoration is done?

I’m looking for a reality check of whether this is a fun project that brings a Rolex back into the world or a complete mistake.

I am trying to identify this painting and determine if it is by John Joseph Enneking. The signature in lower right and style seem appropriate, but I’m being skeptical like the community recommends. It was acquired in an auction from a small art collector about three years ago with no further provenance. If it does look like Enneking’s work, how would I confirm? Should it be professionally cleaned? Any other recommendations? Any insight or information would be helpful.

EDIT: It is 11 1/4" x 15" (Sight). 15 3/4" x 15 5/8" (Frame)