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Hi all,
I collect knives but I do not know much about military edges. I got this about a year ago and it has been sitting in my case. Now I am getting really curious if it is authentic. It has been cleaned to death (not by me) and I believe the handles are off a M1 bayonet.
Thanks for looking.
BAC- I've seen one actual Bowie Bayonet in my life. Someone ground down the blade. Looks real to me. But. I don't get why someone would replace the grips w/a plastic M1 set.Unless they were flat out missing. What a shame. If it is a legit Bowie Bayonet, it might be worth the investment in a messed up Krag 1892 bayonet to get the grips. Krag grips had 2 rivets which held the handle on. Not sure how easy that would be either, most were ground flat. With the M1 grips, someone had to drill a third hole. There are some real experts out there, who could really help. SKIP
I have been off and on looking for a beat up 1892 for the handles, but I have not found one yet that I want to tear apart.
I took it to local gun/knife shop to see how it fits on a Karg. On the spot he offered me $200 for it. I just smiled and said it was not for sale. But it sure looked good on the Karg. I might need to buy the rifle so I can have a matched set.:D
Bayonets from Janzen's Notebook say's that this model is RARE
It looks good.
Good luck looking for grips
I would still be happy owning that one !!!!!!!:thup:
add a zero even in that condition and i think you still ahve a bargain
+1 on that , nice find , id be very happy with that one
Here's one with the correct wood...