Original WWI 1918 U.S. Army Contract Columbia Military Model Bicycle Fully Restored - Frame No USA 8185 Russian Artillery Below this is the Ordnance

Below this is the Ordnance flaming bomb and date of manufacture 1909

they were generally made of wool

An earlier occupation lasted from 1898–1902

it also can make an ordinary shot gun look “the business”

Most likely they purchased the bayonet unmarked from a maker

Original WWI 1918 U.S. Army Contract Columbia Military Model Bicycle Fully Restored - Frame No USA 8185 Russian Artillery Below this is the OrdnanceOriginal item Only One Available. This is an incredible fully restored and functional 1918 U. S. Army Contract Columbia Military Model Bicycle. We even test rode it! It is comprised of with 90% original components (also the wheels tires are new). The frame is marked in the correct location on the underside of the crank housing and reads USA 8185. The USA portion of this serial number signifies that this was a genuine Army issue bicycle and not a post