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    Fake or Fantasy (1907 hooked quillion)

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

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    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 Germanicon 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.

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    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 Australianicon Ebay warning about the hooked quillion, I researched the markings and decided against it. Why do reputable dealers try to pass them on though?

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    The reputable dealers could buy and sell a fake by mistake. A house hold name dealer in the UKicon 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.

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