Bruco Posted 16 January , 2023 Share Posted 16 January , 2023 Morning I have a few bayonets but know nothing about them, can someone please help. Attached are cell phone photos. Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBsk Posted 16 January , 2023 Share Posted 16 January , 2023 1. probably a FN Fal export bayonet? 2. british No4MkII* 3.french M1886/15 question remains how long is the blade, as it could be german WW2 shortage 4.french Chassepot M1866, on spine of blade should be the maker and date 5.french Gras M1874,on spine of blade should be the maker and date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruco Posted 16 January , 2023 Author Share Posted 16 January , 2023 Thankyou 3. Blade is 335mm 4.Date 1868 5 Date 1883 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBsk Posted 16 January , 2023 Share Posted 16 January , 2023 3.335mm blade lengh could be too a french post WW1 shortage, normally german shortage should have 342mm blade lenght. 4.Is imperiale period marked piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruco Posted 16 January , 2023 Author Share Posted 16 January , 2023 Who would be interested in these bayonets as they are of no use to me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trajan Posted 17 January , 2023 Share Posted 17 January , 2023 On 16/01/2023 at 15:44, Bruco said: Who would be interested in these bayonets as they are of no use to me . Hi, welcome to GWF! It would help if members knew your location... Trajan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruco Posted 17 January , 2023 Author Share Posted 17 January , 2023 Hi Trajan. I live in Cape Town . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 17 January , 2023 Share Posted 17 January , 2023 19 minutes ago, Bruco said: Hi Trajan. I live in Cape Town . A local antique shop would probably sell them for you, for a commission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasemuseum Posted 18 January , 2023 Share Posted 18 January , 2023 Several years ago I had some dealings with a SA Auction house that specializes in militaria and bayonets Classic Arms (PTY) LTD Jaco De Langen Tel: (+27-13) 656 2923 Fax: (+27-13 656 1835 admin@classicarms.co.ca PO Box 484, River Crescent 1042 You may find them helpful, if they are still operating after the Covid fiasco Cheers Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruco Posted 18 January , 2023 Author Share Posted 18 January , 2023 Thank you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisasterDog Posted 18 January , 2023 Share Posted 18 January , 2023 On 16/01/2023 at 04:20, AndyBsk said: 2. british No4MkII* I believe it is a MkII (no star) as the socket tapers into the spike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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