1907 Bayonet Grips - Repair or replace?

[tankhunter]

I'm of the old-time real Armourers school where what comes in the place only goes out perfect. Just like that bayonet would. It has absolutely no historical significance whatsoever, rare and valuable like that, it ain't - and those tatty old grips should be in the bin.

I hope others offer other opinions.

Pete, I like you. Would do exactly the same thing. I guess it is the ingrained training to just get on with a job that needs doing! Civilian Collector mentality is different to our way of thinking! I am not for one minute suggesting what they wold do is wrong at all. It's just not 'our' Way! Lol

There are many grips out on the collector circuits in the UK available. From many varied dealers. They are nearly all ex Australian war reserve stocks that were released when the rifles were. many years back now. You can easily spot these as they have the word 'Slazenger' stamped into the grip scales.
This is easily steamed out & rubbed down to make good. Not forgetting, that each pair of grips will in nearly all cases. NOT fit straight on the bayonet. But WILL require 'fitting'. In my opinion, this particular bayonet was so damaged as to become uninteresting to collectors as it was. Correctly profiled & restored, it now is more aesthetically pleasing to look at. AND has a higher value upon resale...Just my thoughts on this one.

having mused on this, but this particular Bayonet MAY have had the 'grinding' effected. To clear/ fit over 'something' when hung on a wall?