Quote Originally Posted by CrossedCannons View Post
That is one BLACK bayonet. My dad's PAL (Okinawa/Philippines '44-'46) is a bit lighter. The leather thong is over 50 years old!

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...onetpops-1.jpg
Yes it is very black in appearance. It looks to be in unissued condition as does the scabbard.
Here it is with my other M4 bayonet, which is in very used condition.



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Quote Originally Posted by dbarn View Post
Would leave the color as is. It does not appear to be that much different from one that has it's original finish.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...standard-1.jpg
I would not think of having it refinished. I just had never seen that color/shade of park before.