Big $$ P-1907 Bayonet

[canuck]

I've never seen one and if thats the going rate I know I'll never own one!


P-1907 Hooked Quillon S.M.L.E Bayonet w/ 1st Model Scabbard: One Only!
[ON0068] $2,250.00

P-1907 Hooked Quillon S.M.L.E Bayonet w/ 1st Model Scabbard: One Only! - International Military Antiques

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[Badger]

wow....

I'm not into bayonets specifically, but you'd have to be one serious collector to spend that much....

Regards,
Badger

[Claven2]

Is it me, or does the bending proof "X" look far less distinct than the EFD proofs next to it? I'd want to see this one in person before laying out that kind of coin. Maybe ask about the inspection/return policy before buying - just my humble opinion.

[dts369]

There's 2 on ebay now #120179450810 + #280117190447,watch them + see what they go for,I'll bet they don't go over $1000.Have you browsed IMA's site,check out the price on Skennerton's new Lee Enfield book.

[Albayo]

That's a really excessive price since they made over 500,000 and most were converted. I sold an Australian Hooked Quillion with matching scabbard for over $1,000 a few years ago and there were only about 5,000 manufactured.

If you watch the movie about the Australians fighting the Turks starring Mel Gibson you will see a number of hooked Quillions in the final scenes. I received a listing from England a few years ago listing the original hooked quillion 1907's for something like 50 pounds. I ordered 5 and they were sold out. Now there are Co's re-manufacturing 1907's with hooks for a reasonable price. So be careful when purchasing a 1907 HQ bayonet.

[Claven2]

Actually, I read that the hooked quillions in Gallipolli (the Mel G flick you mentioned) were all repros welded up with quillions for the movie.

[A square 10]

ive read that as well about the galipoli bayos , beware with these and know what you are buying ,
having said that 11/11 is a realistic date , and GR is correct for that date , the markings do deserve close inspection as this one is not well photographed for the value they have placed upon it , and the condition leaves much to be desired




mines in better condition and ive only ever thought to overvalue it at half that , i guess i need to rethink my plan

[Badger]

Nice pics A square 10 ...

Thanks for posting those....

Regards,
Badger

[unsub]

Even if all the marks are correct it could still be a fake. All it would take is a 1907 where the quillion had been removed and then replace the guard with one with a quillion. Then all the markings and condition would be correct.

Those are some incredible photos. I am assuming the other bayonet is the Japanese one the 1907 was based on?

[Dimitri]

Too expensive for me, could probably buy a No.1 in pretty good condition and a like new bayonet for that kind of money.

Dimitri