Fake or Fantasy (1907 hooked quillion)

[Pandrol401]

For sale at dugup was tempted to buy this bayonet. But after reading some of your threads and some research decided against it. Did I miss a bargain, what do you think.

Information

Warning: This is a relatively older thread This discussion is older than 360 days. Some information contained in it may no longer be current.

[old-smithy]

Dont like the markings, and since 1913 Lithgows fetch in excess of $2000 don't like the price either

[LesterH]

At Chatham Militaria fair last Sunday, a dealer was selling replica Hooked Quillion 1907 bayonets. The manufacturers stampings were ground off. These were on sale for £65.
For that price you are better off buying a regular 1907, perhaps a Wilkinson or Sanderson for £75 ish. That way you will have some money to come back one day. The Hooked Quillion 1907 bayonets that I have seen for sale over the past few years, cost about £400. They are usually a bit rough condition. In my opinion the early 1907 bayonets were NOT as well made as the later WW1 production.
I bought a fake/replica German WW1 Grave Digger trench knife for £55.00 by mistake because I was keen to have one. I was well p*ssed off when I saw similar on sale for £15!
It's always best to walk past an item if you are unsure of markings and condition etc.

[Pandrol401]

Thanks for your input. fortunately I walked away from this one. Someone didn`t though, normally I`m an impulse buyer (like a kid in a sweet shop I want that one and that one etc). but after reading the Australian Ebay warning about the hooked quillion, I researched the markings and decided against it. Why do reputable dealers try to pass them on though?

[LesterH]

The reputable dealers could buy and sell a fake by mistake. A house hold name dealer in the UK has his own set of Waffenempt Stamps. Then restamps guns etc to get a higher price. That is why I don't buy things from him! A genuine reputable dealer will make more money from you if you are his loyal customer for 20 years or so. However the younger dealers just want a fast buck or £1.