Bayonet question

[bonnoughj]

I'm thinking about getting a bayonet for my 1943 inland carbine. Does anyone have a photo of the correct one I should look for. Also if u want to post some photos of carbines with bayonets attached I'd love to see them.

Thanks

JB

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[jimb16]

There was no correct bayonet for a 43 Inland. They did not exist in 43. The carbine was issued with an M3 trench knife in an M6 leather scabbard. M4 bayonets didn't come along until late 44 and were then issued like M3 knives even though the carbines did not have bayonet lugs yet. Very few carbines with bayonet lugs actually got into the field before the war ended.

[bonnoughj]

Oh well. My bayonet lug must have been added to my rifle in a rebuild. Where is a good place to read about all this or is there a good book I should look into?

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[bonnoughj]

Thanks for the info by the way.

[Bill Hollinger]

JB, yes, the lug was added during probably a post war rebuild. Although not really correct for a 43, you could use a leather wrapped M4 like this one. Pictures is just for reference. There are a number of manufacturers and reproductions you might be interested in.

[jimb16]

Probably one of the best books out there today is American Military Bayonets of the 20th Century by Gary Cunningham It is well worth getting if you have even a passing interest in GI cutlery. It is published by Scott Duff Publications. It covers the scabbards as well as the bayonets themselves.

[fn111557]

Here is one of my IBM’s wearing its bayonet!

[bonnoughj]

Here is one of my IBM’s wearing its bayonet!

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...3/m1_020-1.jpg

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...3/m1_025-1.jpg

That's sweet. Doesn't it shoot any different with the bayonet installed. I know on some of my bolt action ww2 that u have to adjust the sights if your not using the bayonet.

[gew8805]

Speaking of Gary Cunningham, here is a link to his web page, "Bayonet Points":

Bayonet Points

Lots of information on bayonets there, but no substitute for his book, you should find a copy.

Here are some articles about the M4 Bayonet listed on the above web page:

M4 Bayonets First Production - Part One - 16

M4 Bayonets First Production - Part Two - 17

M4 Bayonets with Plastic Grips - Part One - 3

M4 Bayonets with Plastic Grips - Part Two - 4

You can scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the Bayonet Points article that he lists above. Hope this helps until you can get your own copy of the book.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

The Cole's book are also excellent. I really like them.