Victory Training Rifle 1942

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I acquired the correct bayonet for the rifle today. I'll get some photos posted when I can take them when the wife isn't around. I don't want her asking questions on this one as I paid a ridiculous amount for a near mint example.

As stated by Flying10uk, this is probably the worst training aid ever concocted. I don't see how you could do anything with this without breaking it. I'm not sure I even want to put it on the rifle for a photo shoot. It works like a US 1903 bayonet, locks in the scabbard in the same way but it is very light. This went straight from the shipping box into my bayonet drawer after a quick look. Everything looks good except the blade which looks like it could break if a fly lands on it and the muzzle ring. Who figured plastic could work on something like this? I'm pretty sure I know exactly where both the training rifles are so I'll do a compare and contrast along with the bayonet.