The one on the left I purchased at the Tulsa gun how a couple of years ago. The one on the right I purchased from Bill Wright this year at the SOS/National Gun Day Show.

A few years back I bought this bayonet at an estate sale and just recently started researching it. I believe it is a Bleckman sword from Germany. I was wondering if anyone could provided me with more info. The blade itself is apx 23 inches long. Any help with the age value or general info is greatly appreciated.

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I picked up an 1886/35 Lebel short bayonet with hooked quillion today at the flea market. It came with a frog which looks to be in good shape but the threads have either broken or simply disappeared from about 50% of the stitching.

Should I replace the stitching or is this one of those no-no's. I personally look at it as maintenance but it's not like it is something I have to do.

If replaced, what would the correct material be and what is the stitch pattern?

The maker mark can just be seen but not read, it is very faint. The leather is pliable but does have a few age cracks in it. It holds its correct form but it an attempt were made to attach it to a belt, it would fall right off. The portion holding the scabbard is in a bit of better shape with original threads still holding the bottom half and the small "belt" loop.

Hi,

Pics attached of a Sterling No.5 a friend of mine has just picked up at a very reasonable price. Could m'learned bayonet friends confirm it's a real one? I think it is, but I told him I'd pass it on for a second opinion.

Thanks,
Mark
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Here are two more of mine. The crude double ring job has only s/n. The other is devoid of marks and beautifully made. . any one familiar with these? Thanks, Gary

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looking for press studs for 1917 bayonets.i have the bolt and springs but cant find the nuts any where.

These two have me confused. In particular the second one with the strange attachment on top and the US hanger. any one help?

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Found this and its a little odd... most likely not an official made item but most likely a theater made knife....








Blade is almost 7" long. Number 37 stamped in grip. Who is the maker vP2 for the scabbard?
The scabbard is metal and only 8" long. Looks like a pro/armourer job...

Comments welcome...

Thanks.

I know these aren't the most exciting of bayonets these days being pretty common and all but I got one today that I think is worth commenting on.

The bayonet and the scabbard match numbers. The blade is marked 821 and the scabbard tip and the cross guard are marked the same.

The cross guard is marked KA2 No183 and so is the scabbard.

Now comes the interesting part.

The cross guard is also faintly marked L over I2 and so is the scabbard. The cross guard also has under the primary stamping No 45a and again on the scabbard only cleanly seen.

Lastly a third set No2821 is also clearly seen on the scabbard and faintly/partially seen on the cross guard.

Some minor effort was made to polish/obscure the old numbers on the cross guard but all are clear and separate on the scabbard.

I'm impressed the two stayed together through all those changes.

Trying to get this information straight.

I have heard reference to the terms 1905, 1905E, 1905E1 and M1942

Now from what I can gather

1905 were The 16" models 1905 bayonets , used WWI and WWII (dated 1906-1922)
1905E were The 16" models 1905 cut to 10" used in WWII
M1942 were the The 16" models made in 1942 and 1943
1905E1 were the M1942 models cut to 10"

OK so I am trying to figure out if the above is correct. I couldn't find any real good reference to 1905E and 1905E1. From what I understand, the E stands for Experimental. The 1905E I assume deals with the original 1905s that were cut to 10".

The 1905E1 I assume deals with the newly created 1905 models made in 1942 - 1943 that were then cut to 10"

I also heard that the early 1942 and 1943 16" bayonets were called M1942 by collectors only and not by the military.

Am I off base with these assumptions? Thanks.

Looking to make/fabricate from two old No5 type scabbards 1x longer No5 type scabbard for an Indian longer bladed L1A1 bayonet. Intend to sleeve two into one. Has anyone got one or two tatty old heap of pure shi........er, cra........., er poor quality old No5/L1A1 scabbard cases that they want to sell cheap. Dings and dents perfectly acceptable. Don't need the mouthpieces/screws or springs so feel free to keep as valuable spare parts

Must be cheap as there's a more than good chance that the project will fail. In fact, with me doing the cutting and brazing, there's a VERY good chance that it'll fail!!!!

Thanks

PS. If the project is successful. I'll photograph it in stages and add it to the bayonet forum

Attachment 41564Attachment 41565Attachment 41566I picked up this early mauser bayonet hoping to mate it to my K98a. Can anyone help with the model number or decipher the marking on top of the blade. I do believe it to be a cutdown based on the pictures of the other narrow bladed models I have seen. Any history behind the cutdowns or which scabbard would be correct?

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I picked this rough old knife out of tool box at a flee market a few years ago, because my dad had two of them in his tool box. I so wish I'd kept them. Dad's small blade was rusted shut and the large blade was much better than this one. Unforunately these lay in the bottum of old tool kits or the back of kitchen drawers and likely are thrown out as they don't look like much. Many are used to open paint cans and other rough duties.

Every flee market or gun show I go to I will try and save an Case xx with a Marlin Spike.

Hello,

I am searching for some Springfield 1903 accessories for a friend. His rifle's serial number is 1439293, which I date to late 1933, and the barrel date is 9-33. So, the question is, of all the variations of the M1905 bayonet, which would be most appropriate? Considering scabbard material and cut down or not etc. I hope someone who knows these can help me out! Thanks in advance.

I just traded into this P07 Lithgow bayonet and it is different from all my other P07s in that it has been shortened and the tip now has a false edge which all looks to be factory or unit level modifications. Any information regarding this bato would be appreciated. Thanks!



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I just bought a Czeck vz24 bayonet a few days ago and it wouldn't fit on my k98 mauser because it is a yugo rework and I think that they replaced the cleaning rods with ones of larger diameter. Am I correct on that... I need to know if I will run into the same problem if I were to get an m24 Yugo bayonet. my m48 bayonet fits fine but I am looking for a bayonet made pre-war that fits my rifle.

thanks,
surpman

All, Does anyone have a solution to freeing the swivel that has corroded together because of verdigris (copper acetate) that does not harm the adjacent leather? This is a Rock Island frog with the leather belt loop rather than the brass hook. Thanks, H.T.

Hi Guys,
I came across this bayonet and was wondering if I am correct in assuming that it is a Mauser 98 K Bayonet and could anyone give me any details as to what the numbers on the knife mean. Also on the leather frog it says 'gfg' and what looks like a date under it but I can't work out whether it says 1912 or 1942.

Any help greatly appreciated.

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So I have a couple of Bayonet Books, but by far IMO the best one is called "Bayonets Of Japan". I love the format and the colored pictures. It makes identifying Japanese bayonets much much easier.

Is there something like that for German Bayonets, British and American ones?

I have the opportunity to buy a Czech VZ24 bayonet that has the cutting edge on the bottom instead of the top. What exactly is the reason for this and does it still fit a german k98 rifle?

Hello Collectors,

what do you think of this Colt bayo for M16 A1 rifle ?
Dealers here state it's original of '70s but I am not convinced at all since the scabbard is made of plastic and not of fiber glass.
Are maybe just commercial and not US GI bayos ?







These bayos are on sale to be matched with M16 A1 rifles
Colt M16 A1

Thank you.

Hi guys I have two Wikinson P07s. One is dated November 1917 and the other is undated but is marked s294 over WSC. The 1917 one has a mich darker blue on the blade and has only been lightly sharpened, if at all. The other has the green WWII rust paint and has been ground away much more during sharpening. Which is more of a collector?

Does anyone know how to take apart the lock/bolt button on the pomel end of a pattern 07 bayonet?
Thanks

Anyone seen this thread

Military Surplus Collectors Forums

A co-worker who doesn't have access to the internet asked me to post a Australian bayonet. After reading some of the comments on this site, I'm concerned about possibly posting a counterfeit. Don't want to do that! I have photos and know the markings. It reads almost identically to the one listed on the boards as a fake - the P1907 Hooked Quillon bayonet with scabbard. How should I proceed? Much thanks for any help provided!

If you guys have read my m1 carbine a, my uncle has just passed. He had many collectible colts/ WW1/ WW2/ Winchester etc fire arms.

I don't know much about these... my collection is mostly Russian /eastern block.

Here is a 1911 with a 1918 fighting knives. I have a few more to post in this section. Please state what you think of them and your opinion on conidtion, authenticity, value. We don't plan on selling them, but wish to know what the experts think.


Best Regards,

Spaxspore

Anyone know when EAB - Erik Anton Berg produced the 1896 Swedish bayonets?

I know AB (EJ-anchor-AB) produced them from 1899-1912 and Carl Gustafs from 1913 - 1964. I am thinking it must have been prior or just after Carl Gustafs took over.

Hello all, i have recently purchased a Swedish and Russian bayonet. i am wanting to know what gun both bayonets go to as well as some more info on them, as i have been unable to find much info on ether one .

sorry for the poor quality of the images. i do not have the proper lighting for photos.

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Can purchase a beautiful example of a Swiss 1889 bayonet with marking Waffenfabriek Neuhausen stamped on ricasso of blade There is however no serial number stamped on the crosspiece and all my referance work makes mention of this.

Is it a fake copy?

If so what must I look for? Help with this would be appreciated

On our local Bid+Buy an offer of a Eickhorn US Army M 7 Limited ED Bayonet Knife made in Solingen is being advertised at a good price !!!!!!

Opinions welcome.

I joined the forum for answers to questions like this as here we need to be careful not to be conned.