I need help with a 1941 Spanish Bolo Bayonet

[Aragorn243]

I picked up a 1941 Spanish Bolo Bayonet the other day on ebay very cheap. The reason it was so cheap is that the muzzle ring has been cut off by Bubba. Otherwise, it's in pretty decent shape. It's been refurbished and has plastic grips which is a bit unusual from what I've been seeing on the market. The Toledo markings and serial stampings are strong.

I'm going to attempt a repair similar to the one recently done on the No 5 bayonet but in this instance due to the design and shape of the cross guard, I'm not going to make a new one but add to the existing. I have someone who can weld the steel in place of the missing muzzle ring.

What I need to know is the dimensions of the muzzle ring. How high off the blade is the top of the ring, how high off the blade is the center of the hole and what is the diameter of the hole. If the dimensions are the same as those on the earlier Spanish bayonets, I have one of them and can measure that. Shape I can probably estimate from photos. If this is successful, I'll probably post some photos of the process. If it is not, I may convert it into a knife by filling in the holes in the pommel. I'd rather not go that route though.

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[Aunt Bee]

Measured mine with digital calipers--- Ht from blade to top outside of ring- 37.10 mm-1.460 in ht from top of blade to center of ring 26.28 mm-1.035 in inside dia of ring 15.47 mm- 0.608 in By the way Omahas Military , Fort Worth, Tx is selling 1941 spanish bayos with sheath for $ 29.50 plus @ $8 postage !

[Aunt Bee]

You're welcome !!

[Aragorn243]

Your sales reference has me thinking if it is worth the effort. I may just buy another one and convert this one into a knife. The challenge would be interesting. Thanks for the information.

[bigduke6]

Your sales reference has me thinking if it is worth the effort. I may just buy another one and convert this one into a knife. The challenge would be interesting. Thanks for the information.

Thats the queston I feel some do disregard at times, be it a bayonet, rifle, medal etc, the Jungle carbine I did was worth it as these demand a high premium, so was cost efective in the end.

But the challenge is there and a bit of practice for the next one.

[Aragorn243]

From the prices I had been seeing for this type bayonet, it would have been worthwhile for me to do it. I've been watching them sell in the $60-$70 range for about a month. Granted not the value of a Jungle Carbine bayonet but still for the price I paid for it, a bargain.

But I also like the heft and feel of this particular bayonet. If I can get another one for $38, turning this one into a knife I could carry is an attractive alternative. I would still have some practice in removing and filling the catch an release buttons/parts and filling in the notch for the bayonet lug. I'm envisioning a nice leather scabbard which I would also have to make. Be great for hiking, camping, hunting, etc.

But like you suggest, it also would be practice for rebuilding a more valuable bubba'd bayonet.

Decisions, decisions

[Aragorn243]

I have decided to get another one from the mentioned website and to turn this one into a knife. I really like the way it looks and the weight and feel. I'm currently polishing it up. I'm probably going to need a leather scabbard as if I sharpen the blade, it will be dulled by the metal one. I think for now I'm going to leave the attachment mechanism in place. I'll see what it looks like when I'm finished and if I want to have a clean pommel, I'll do something with it then.

[porterkids]

I think you made the right decision to purchase a new bayonet. The one without the muzzlering was no bargain when you add in the $10+ shipping. You have over $30 in it. Scanning the completed auctions on ebay I see several complete pieces in that same price range. I also see some priced at $189 but will add that they did not sell. Gee, I wonder why???