M6 sheath & M4 bayonet value?

[Bodes]

Forum members, I will be attending an estate sale this weekend...Rumor has it there will be an M4 Camillus bayonet w/M6 leather USMC sheath.....The sheath has like L&F, USMC and 1943 date....The bayonet has a blued finish with slight sharpening.....Both are in decent serviceable condition.....What would be the relative value?....I'm assuming these are a "marriage" and not issued this way....Any thought appreciated.....I'm enclosing a photo of the type of sheath....This is not the exact one at the sale, but one similar....Bodes

 

[bayonetman]

The scabbard should say USM6 over L&C over 1943 over FJA if it is a Lyon and Coulson. If it says USMC (probably USM6 misread) it is not right. These have been copied / faked for some time so be sure you check it carefully. If at all possible, get there early, get a good photo or two with your phone and post here for comments.

 

A M4 Camillus could be WW2, 1953-54, or 1994. See my comments on these at http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/bayo_points_8.htm

as the value will be different for each one. Most people want the WW2 version, the 1953 is still collectible, and the 1994 reproduction run does not attract much interest.

 

With the scabbard, maker and condition will make the price vary greatly.

 

Really need better information on both to give a fair estimate of current value.

[Bodes]

The scabbard should say USM6 over L&C over 1943 over FJA if it is a Lyon and Coulson. If it says USMC (probably USM6 misread) it is not right. These have been copied / faked for some time so be sure you check it carefully. If at all possible, get there early, get a good photo or two with your phone and post here for comments.

 

A M4 Camillus could be WW2, 1953-54, or 1994. See my comments on these at http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/bayo_points_8.htm

as the value will be different for each one. Most people want the WW2 version, the 1953 is still collectible, and the 1994 reproduction run does not attract much interest.

 

With the scabbard, maker and condition will make the price vary greatly.

 

Really need better information on both to give a fair estimate of current value.

 

Thanks for the reply...You are correct, it was L&C and not L&F.....The sheath is unquestionably authentic....It says "USMC....L&C...1943....FJA".....The M4 bayonet has the maker and designation on the crossguard, which I believe is WW2 (?).......Bodes

 

[Bodes]

The scabbard should say USM6 over L&C over 1943 over FJA if it is a Lyon and Coulson. If it says USMC (probably USM6 misread) it is not right. These have been copied / faked for some time so be sure you check it carefully. If at all possible, get there early, get a good photo or two with your phone and post here for comments.

 

A M4 Camillus could be WW2, 1953-54, or 1994. See my comments on these at http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/bayo_points_8.htm

as the value will be different for each one. Most people want the WW2 version, the 1953 is still collectible, and the 1994 reproduction run does not attract much interest.

 

With the scabbard, maker and condition will make the price vary greatly.

 

Really need better information on both to give a fair estimate of current value.

Some times I need to slow down and read....I believe now it does say USM6.....Thanks, Bodes

[bayonetman]

 

Thanks for the reply...You are correct, it was L&C and not L&F.....The sheath is unquestionably authentic....It says "USMC....L&C...1943....FJA".....The M4 bayonet has the maker and designation on the crossguard, which I believe is WW2 (?).......Bodes

 

Read the article on the Camillus knives. All three are marked on the guard in the same way with just slight differences in the shape of the guard and the letters - especially the M in M4 and Camillus.

 

It is quite possible it is WW2 but the price will vary greatly.