Good source for K31 bayonets

[Aragorn243]

I just got a good deal on a K31 bayonet (Model 1918) at a company called "Collectors Source Military Collectibles" out of Canada. $35 and in excellent condition. Scabbard looks to be unissued, bayonet shows very light wear on the handle, nothing but scabbard marks on the blade. Looks like a good source for a lot of things. I picked up three British brass oilers for $10 each. Shipping a bit high but still a good final price all things considered.

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[AZPhil]

Neat site!!
so what can we(US) order from him?

[Aragorn243]

Probably anything but ammo and functioning firearms.

My experience with them is that their ordering system is not the best. I wanted three oilers but was only allowed one. But they send a confirmation email before doing anything and I replied back that I wanted three and they made the correction. Oilers are in good shape but very dirty from being in storage for who knows how long, they do have the acceptance marks etc. The bayonet was like I said before in excellent shape and I'm very pleased with it. Packaging was good, heavy brown paper and bubble wrap. Arrival time was about a week and a half which isn't bad.

[LesterH]

Try tradeexcanada Had some bayonets delivered to the UK no problem by post. Their CETEM bayonets are brand new.
Other sources of Swiss bayonets. Soldier of Fortune in the UK. M1918 about £55 plus post. Look on E-bay ch for a lady called SIGSAL. Had some nice stuff from her. She does all vintage swiss army knives. Lay a SIG57 bayonet in, they are good and cheap circa £20

[Dr. Strangelove]

I've tried emailing Collectors Source about a K31 bayonet but I think their inbox is full. Could a North American friend ask them to clear it/ask if they'll ship to England? It would be greatly appreciated!

[Aragorn243]

You should be able to place the order on their site. Then they will email you back with a confirmation order in which they calculate the shipping costs, etc. No sale is made until you accept their confirmation. It was at that stage that I emailed them back by replying to their confirmation. They aren't the fastest, but it was next day. The whole process is a bit convoluted if you ask me but for the price, I can deal with it.

[LesterH]

Remember to add in the 20% Vat on the cost insurence and freight price. Parcel Force or Royal Mail will charge £8.00 to clear Customs and pay the import vat for you. Might be cheaper to purchase from the EU. Hope this info helps, Lester