SKIPH Posted November 20, 2017 Share #1 Posted November 20, 2017 As the newly appointed Subject Advisor on this site, I feel obligated to my fellow collectors to occasionally pass on some good information. Stumbled on a good deal for US Military Aid (Greek) M1 bayonets for sale. These are the ones Gary Cunningham describes in his book. These are being sold by Dupage Trading Company, on their militaria site at a price of 3 for $50. No scabbards, could have dings, heavy grease, etc. The price being less than $17 apiece. If they are dogs, you still get a pile of grips, springs, catches, that you can use to upgrade M1s you already have. As Gary stated, "contracted by US for issue to Greece under a Military Aid Program in the mid 1950s." These were contracted to be used on the M1 rifles loaned to Greece. I'm not trying to promote the seller, but a good deal is a good deal, and should be passed on to collectors. I couldn't keep this from my friends and fellow collectors. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misfit 45 Posted November 21, 2017 Share #2 Posted November 21, 2017 Congratulations Skip... and I'll look into it. Marv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomorgan Posted November 21, 2017 Share #3 Posted November 21, 2017 Thanks Skip and think you're the right man for the job having read your numerous posts on US blades on the forum, more a patch guy but still read them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill in VA Posted November 21, 2017 Share #4 Posted November 21, 2017 That shipping is a killer, though! $18 FedEx Ground to Virginia isn’t for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polygon Posted November 21, 2017 Share #5 Posted November 21, 2017 Great deal, picking up a batch, we'll see what they look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted November 21, 2017 Just trying to help out my collector friends. Shipping costs, what can I say, I know it's high, but things are coming from Arizona. Glad I could offer a little help. I have 1 Bayonet, and some other stuff due today or tomorrow. I'll let you know how the bayonet looks when I see it. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk0911 Posted November 21, 2017 Share #7 Posted November 21, 2017 Well earned Subject Advisor Skip - I always look forward to your posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmce4 Posted November 21, 2017 Share #8 Posted November 21, 2017 That's how it starts, first "advisors" then the grunts go in. Better get your 782 gear in order and your letters written Congrats Skip - your stuff is way out of my league but I enjoy reading it. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill in VA Posted November 22, 2017 Share #9 Posted November 22, 2017 Just trying to help out my collector friends. Shipping costs, what can I say, I know it's high, but things are coming from Arizona. Glad I could offer a little help. I have 1 Bayonet, and some other stuff due today or tomorrow. I'll let you know how the bayonet looks when I see it. SKIP Yeah, I know. I do appreciate the tip though. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted November 22, 2017 As I stated when opening this thread, that I had ordered 1xM1 (Greek) bayonet for $25. This was before they offered the 3 for $50 deal. Anyway FEDEX just delivered the bayonet is about as mint as can be outside of original packaging. Never been sharpened, no scabbard wear, black finish overall, not the usual purple/black normally seen. Has cosmoline, but not smothered. Beautiful, eye pleasing bayonet. Great buy for an M1 bayonet at $25. Very happy with the purchase. Just wanted to let you folks know. Way better than what was pictured in the Dupage Web page. Actually, this is the finest Greek M1 I have ever seen. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorin6 Posted November 22, 2017 Share #11 Posted November 22, 2017 Skip, Congratulations on the appointment, and thanks for thinking of us. I probably won't be picking one up, but I did look at the page and it looks like a decent deal. Look forward to seeing your posts, and I'll probably see you at the Raleigh show in early January. t6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 23, 2017 Share #12 Posted November 23, 2017 Skip Sounds like a great bayonet. Checked the shipping for here to the cornfields and its $17.34 for the 3 pack.Seems fair as I cant drive to the local show and give my donation of $7 at the door and find the same deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 23, 2017 Share #13 Posted November 23, 2017 Skip Maybe you can 'splain this one this one to me. Not seeing the rarity unless the tip repaired scabbard is made of platinum and diamonds ...$305.00 and counting https://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-US-M1905-M1-GARAND-BAYONET-US-M7-SCABBARD-AFH/152789325002?hash=item2392f414ca:g:Fw8AAOSwa0VaDPEg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share #14 Posted November 23, 2017 Ron-I agree. Costs $9 to get into any show around here these days. Along w/ the bayonet, I picked up a box of 200 .30 cal bore brushes, They advertised box was rough, and brushes were oxidized. The one I got had oil stained paper on the outside, but the actual box was sealed in parafin, w/ waxed paper around it. I had to open it. I now have 200, mint .30 cal bore brushes. They are all excellent. Reason for the purchase was it's difficult to find bore brushes for less than $1.75 each, these cost me .20 cents. Too good a deal to pass up. Enough off topic! Let us know how the bayonets look. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted November 23, 2017 Ron- No rarity in that bayonet. Someone is gonna have buyer's remorse. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 23, 2017 Share #16 Posted November 23, 2017 Ron-I agree. Costs $9 to get into any show around here these days. Along w/ the bayonet, I picked up a box of 200 .30 cal bore brushes, They advertised box was rough, and brushes were oxidized. The one I got had oil stained paper on the outside, but the actual box was sealed in parafin, w/ waxed paper around it. I had to open it. I now have 200, mint .30 cal bore brushes. They are all excellent. Reason for the purchase was it's difficult to find bore brushes for less than $1.75 each, these cost me .20 cents. Too good a deal to pass up. Enough off topic! Let us know how the bayonets look. SKIP Skip Probably wont take the plunge on the bayonets.Would mean 3 more rifles to put them on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 23, 2017 Share #17 Posted November 23, 2017 Ron- No rarity in that bayonet. Someone is gonna have buyer's remorse. SKIP Agreed...AFH pretty common and not even dated.just thought I wast having a vapor lock and missing something. Guessing the stamped numbers and repirs make it an import? or return? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 23, 2017 Share #18 Posted November 23, 2017 Skip good thing you got one...they are all gone. There were 40 sets of the 3 pack the other day and those are sold out as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share #19 Posted November 23, 2017 Ron- Glad I got one, hoping everyone on this site got the chance if they wanted one, or three. It is a good deal. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted November 23, 2017 Share #20 Posted November 23, 2017 Is there anything in the stipulation that Forum Subject Adivsors are required to own a digital camera?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misfit 45 Posted November 24, 2017 Share #21 Posted November 24, 2017 Yeah, what about that Skip? Marv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share #22 Posted November 24, 2017 LOL!(Many times) Good one guys. OK, can someone recommend a good camera, for detailed shots, easy to down load pictures into a computer that a technological incompetent, can easily use, at a reasonable price. It must come with a comic book style directions, similar to the old M16 booklets of years ago. Believe me I'd love one. I have a wonderful collection I'd like to photograph. Appreciate any assistance. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 24, 2017 Share #23 Posted November 24, 2017 Is there anything in the stipulation that Forum Subject Adivsors are required to own a digital camera?! Maybe Skip can put in for a raise or a camera for a xmas bonus.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted November 24, 2017 Share #24 Posted November 24, 2017 So who's opening the go fund me account? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militariaone Posted November 24, 2017 Share #25 Posted November 24, 2017 C'mon Skip, it's Black Friday; time to get you some of that newfangled digital imagery's technology V/r Lance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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