Hi everyone...thank you for looking. IM having trouoble identifying this bayonet. Can someone help with this?? My pic album is named "abba wesellnow" thank...
Hello: We own a Bayonet Pattern 1888 Mark 1 Second Pattern that we are interested in selling and have noted many markings on the blade - both sides - close to...
Markings will be inspection and repair marks, I have an example with every year marked for about 10 years, have a look at the page dedicated to the 1888/02/03...
Christmas in the Trenches My name is Francis Tolliver, I come from Liverpool. Two years ago the war was waiting for me after school. From Belgium and to...
By R. Williams, thank Graham Priest At the outbreak of the First World War the Imperial German Army was well equipped and ready for an early victory, but it...
Original Civil War Confederate attributed P-1856 Enfield musket sword bayonet, leather scabbard, and frog. This very nice bayonet was uncovered years ago in...
Have been away for a while, not the best year for me with family member passing away and lots of problem with work. Hopefully a better year ahead in a couple...
Keith, Great to see you on the forum again. I offer my sympathy for your loss this year and and wish you a wonderful upcoming year. Somehow, things always seem...
Hello Kieth, Even though I only know of you as a collector. You are in my thoughts and prayers for your loss. Sincerely and with respect, Richard Abbenbroek ...
Hi Gents Just took a look at Pierre's website where he states, that Cahen Lyon contract bayonets were U and V serialed and that Funcke and Stehelin are...
My sincere thanks to Richard & Harry. And yes Harry, bayonet collectors are the nicest bunch of guys in the collecting world. Although we do compete with each...
Hi Guys ,this is my first post so please bear with me,does anybody out there have any information as to what happend to the patt 51 bayonets,were they...
Hi Bo, Great idea! I have a "C C" in sunburst oval (perhaps Cartier ? ) which is U serialed with no spine inscription. Also a "circled P" marked Chassepot...
Just like to send all esteemed, ( that's a good word - must remember that ;-), members my best wishes for Christmas and the New Year. Even you Chassypott...
Happy Holidays to all! I can throw 4 into the mix that I can find offhand. V serialed Bitschwiller (can't ever remember how to spell that) dated 1868 V serial...
And a Plethora of well wishes to yourself Peter ;-) I thought you had faded away and have had a nagging question for you or others with knowledge of imperial...
My father has this bayonet that he found in his great grandfather's basement. We are curious as to what time period that it is from and to which nation is...
Dear Fellow Bayonet Collectors, Thank you for your kind assistance and wonderful chat throughout the year, I wish you all a safe, happy Christmas and...
Hi Harry Good thing to hear from you. I have a triplemarked CC or CG in sunburst and Alex Coppel and St Etienne spine script. I don't have access to the...
Gents I am glad to be able to wish you all a merry Xmas and a Happy New year. This year has been great, with some amazing additions to my collection (which...
... and ... a ... as ... Isn't " Plethora " a disease in cattle ?? ;-) No Scott - I haven't faded away - yet !! I just look like that sometimes, as Carl will...
There are others in the group who can give more detail than I, but I'm fairly certain this is Model 1871 Beaumont. Weapon was std mil issue for the Dutch. I...
Carl, Do you happen to recall if the P & H Chassy was dated? Seems the rifles I have seen were dated 1869 which seems quite late. Regards, Harry ... From:...
Hi Bo, Yes, there will always be exceptions, that's for sure. Some bayonets may have been reserialed to match up with an existing rifle lacking a bayonet. I...
Harry No idea, never got to see it in the flesh, even my will power wouldn’t have stood up to having it in my sweaty little paws Carl www.old-smithy.info...
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