Hi Richard They are German captured and marked for German Landwehr. More than 600.000 Chassepots were captured by the Germans. According to my information some...
Thanks for the response. Any suggestions for cleaning as part of your answear was cut off. Richard amsfelder <b_amsfelder@...> wrote: Hi Richard They...
I use Autosol Chrome Glans, which is perfect for removing old dirt. If necessary I use sandpaper no 1200, which is as coarse as toiletpaper and steelwool no...
Thanks for the great info Richard amsfelder <b_amsfelder@...> wrote: I use Autosol Chrome Glans, which is perfect for removing old dirt. If necessary I...
I have a Bavarian Model 1871/84 Bayonet - this is the short bayonet. It is nickel plated, and the fittings on the leather scabbard are nickel plated as well....
Hi Don Private purchased 71/84 are not marked by state. Commercial trademark, as the mark you are descibing, is typical for a private purchased, commercial...
I was going by Janzen's Bayonet Notebook, page 14. But I see now he called it Bavarian just based on the markings of his particular example. Regards - Don...
I recently acquired an "unknown" bayonet on eBay that turned out to be a 1892 Krag-Jorgensen. It is missing the wooden grips and screws. Does anyone know what...
In a message dated 12/14/2007 10:57:18 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, eddy_in_la@... writes: I recently acquired an "unknown" bayonet on eBay that turned...
Screw pattern actual went through a couple of changes. The early ones were polished smooth, flush with the surface of the grips. Later they were left with...
They are rivets, not screws. If you're looking to restore, it's probably much more cost effective to find a whole one. I may actually have a spare one. Walt...
Hi all, I recently purchased a Yataghan Sword bayonet that I am a bit confused on. I can not decipher whether it is a Yataghan, bushed for the MH rifle (p...
George, You might try sarcoinc.com I think they have one for sale. Regards, Harry ... From: geofiddle To: bayonetcollecting@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday,...
I wish all of you, A Merry Christmas! From Sir Richard... A Charlie Brown Christmas http://www.youtube.com/v/DKk9rv2hUfA&rel=1 "And there were in the same...
I have recently joined your group and wish to pick your collective brains. I have the opportunity to buy a D day spike bayonet. I know copies of these are...
What is a "D day spike bayonet"? /Amsfelder ... brains. I have the opportunity to buy a D day spike bayonet. I know copies of these are being produced, is...
If you go to iam-usa.com and look under US militaria there is a D day invasion combat knife. This is what I'm talking about. I was there trying to come up with...
Hi, my name is Andy Pierucci, I am 19, and I live in Stockton,California. I collect military collectibles, from bullets to rifles. I am just now starting to...
Hello Andy If you are interested in German Bayonets then Seitengeewehr: History of the German Bayonet 1919-1945 by George T Wheeler is an excellent book. Also...
Slight typo there - should be ima-usa.com. Big question is - how do you determine if it is an original piece or a repro? I would guess an original to be quite...
Hi Andy, In regards to bayonet collecting, I am quite a newbie myself, having only been seriously collecting for the past 4 years. In regards to reference...
I guess all of you bayonet collectors already know that Raymond LaBar's Japanese bayonet book will be on sale in a few weeks. He is taking pre- orders. This...
And for those interested in British and Commonwealth bayonets, I suggest Ian Skennerton's book. Get it while you can, the author tells me he has no plans for...
Andy; I agree - BAYONETS From Janzen's Notebook by Jerry Janzen is the first book you have to get. Available at Amazon and several other locations on the web -...
My copy of Janzen's is from 1987. Now I find out that a later addition has corrections. Horrors! Having a reference book with known mistakes, but not knowing...
Don, Mine is a 2000 edition..seem to recall the corrections being posted on the net somewhere but not sure. Will check and get back with you tomorrow on it. ...
Don, Can't seem to find the link but checked book and there are 6 pages of errata...gotta hit the sack as must get up early in the morning but will scan them...
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