Last weeks purchases

[Aragorn243]

I had a pretty good week last week. Won three uncommon items in online auctions and all arrived over a two day span.

The first is a SVT-40 bayonet that had a fine coat of rust on the exposed metal which basically just wiped off to nice bluing underneath. I don't think it was ever issued. It has more marks on it than any bayonet I've seen. I believe it is an Izhevsk.

The second is an M1 carbine jeep scabbard. Nice condition but missing one of the two spring clips. Shows only light use.

The third is an M1 Garand jeep scabbard. This is a little on the rough side. Leather is solid but it's missing one of it's straps. Also has two holes drilled though the slide protector. Trying to figure out how to repair them. Thinking of tapping and screwing two brass bolts through and filing them down after soldering in place. A lot of work, not sure if it would work or be beneficial. This one is well used, has wear and seems to be soaked in saddle soap.

If anyone has an extra strap or clip sitting around let me know.

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