Carl, Depending upon the style of the Crown, yes. By far the most numerous will be Swedish, but you can find Crown C on others. I can't remember off the top of...
1842 Austrian/Prussian Laukert Rifle Bayonet: After converting many of the 1798, 1807 and 1828 muskets to the new Augustin Percussion system. The Austrians...
Hi Richard Congratulation on your bayonet. What did yo get - an Austrian 1838 for the 1842 or an US made bayonet with Laukart system socket? /Amsfelder ... new...
Hello, You know, I am not sure? Can you go to: Bayonet Collecting at MSN http://communities.msn.com/BayonetCollecting/ Then on the left hand side of this page...
No one can accuse me of knowing my French bayonets but ain't this a sword ?? I thought the bayonet, that the ad is refering to, looked similar to a M1886 only...
Price seems a bit steep, but it is in nice condition, shame it ain't French - at least according to the latest book on French blades Carl www.old-smithy.info ...
Carl, Although I don't know what the going price for 'em is anyway - I have noticed that most stuff that UK Militaria has for sale seem a bit " over the top "....
All of them went to South America and were never French issue - at least according to the texts, mine is still under France but I'll move it at some time Carl ...
Hi Richard Really nice bayonet and US made no doubt. The blade is different from the original Austrian version and of course the US mark is a clear give away....
http://cgi.ebay.com/GERMAN-OFFICERS-DRESS-BAYONET-W-SECRET-COMPARTMENT-NR_W0 QQitemZ6559078042QQcategoryZ36045QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Carl www.old-smithy.info...
Search for item Z6559078042 Carl www.old-smithy.info ... From: bayonetcollecting@yahoogroups.com [mailto:bayonetcollecting@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter...
Peter I can believe you believe it, I mean how much do you know about German bayonets LOL Don't know why you'd need poison if you had a good sharp knife but...
Carl, The guy never mentioned 'poison'. Pretty clever of the germans to hide bondo body filler in the grips. That way if they were captured, they simply eat...
I too believe the story, however I am not sure how many times a bayonet needed to be pulled on the enemy during the huge parade and dress events. Also, the...
Ron, Your dress bayonet won't have that piece of gum. But if you chipped it you will need that piece to 'glue' it back. Make sure you first bid for a pack of...
Seems some people are not taking this forum seriously ;-) LOL good plan though Keith get them to spend their money on gum and we may be able to win more blades...
Carl, What do you mean " seems as though some people are not taking this forum seriously " !!! You brought it to our attention - so it's YOUR fault - you...
Good story though, made me laugh Carl www.old-smithy.info ... From: bayonetcollecting@yahoogroups.com [mailto:bayonetcollecting@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
Well, i don't even know how to start this... I found your bayonet- collecting site after a google-search and i thought your expertise could be the answer to my...
Cris Dating your blade is difficult as the letters haven't as far as I am aware been assigned to specific time periods although it may be possible to relate ...
