M-16 Posted August 28, 2011 Share #1 Posted August 28, 2011 I went to the local antique store today and I found a stand full of swords and bayonets. I bought this 1918 Remington bayonet for 78usd, wich I guess was a good price. There were also 2 more I might go buy another day, one of them dated 1915 for 94usd. What are they really worth? Which date is rarest? So what do you think ? Always looking for Vietnam militaria especially Mobile Riverine Force stuff Link to post Share on other sites
M-16 Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share #2 Posted August 28, 2011 Always looking for Vietnam militaria especially Mobile Riverine Force stuff Link to post Share on other sites
M-16 Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted August 28, 2011 Always looking for Vietnam militaria especially Mobile Riverine Force stuff Link to post Share on other sites
M-16 Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted August 28, 2011 Always looking for Vietnam militaria especially Mobile Riverine Force stuff Link to post Share on other sites
DeuceGI Posted August 28, 2011 Share #5 Posted August 28, 2011 Good find. The Remington bayonets for the 1917 U.S. Enfield are normally dated 1917. When Remington switched the date to 1918 to match the production year Ordnance informed them to switch it back so your bayonet is somewhat rare. The numbers stamped on the cross-guard are indicative of use by a European militart force post-WWII--likely Denmark. The scabbard is not U.S. You may want to Google "Gary Cunningham Bayonet Points" for much more detailed info & history on this bayonet. HTH Tim Link to post Share on other sites
RustyCanteen Posted August 28, 2011 Share #6 Posted August 28, 2011 1918 is the best pick. More than likely the 1915 dated one is a British P-07 bayonet for a Lee-Enfield, so it cannot be used with an M1917 rifle. The muzzle ring on the cross guard sits much lower on them. RC "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts." *Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"* Link to post Share on other sites
RustyCanteen Posted August 28, 2011 Share #7 Posted August 28, 2011 The scabbard appears to be a locally made/modified by European nation for use with the bayonet. RC "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts." *Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"* Link to post Share on other sites
RustyCanteen Posted August 28, 2011 Share #8 Posted August 28, 2011 Also, the 1915 dated one should not have the two vertical grooves in the wood grips, unless switched by someone, they are interchangable but not correct to change. Your 1917 has the correct type of grips though for that model. RC "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts." *Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"* Link to post Share on other sites
S McKibben Posted November 9, 2011 Share #9 Posted November 9, 2011 Here is one I picked up last night.This bayo is a beautiful one dont get any better,looks to be unissued. Facebook Militaria Trading Post https://www.facebook.com/groups/466700773358049/Looking for WW-2, 88th Inf Div, 99th/394th inf, 1st Cav Groupings/Items Also Looking For Headgear ALL Countrys. Link to post Share on other sites
S McKibben Posted November 9, 2011 Share #10 Posted November 9, 2011 more Facebook Militaria Trading Post https://www.facebook.com/groups/466700773358049/Looking for WW-2, 88th Inf Div, 99th/394th inf, 1st Cav Groupings/Items Also Looking For Headgear ALL Countrys. Link to post Share on other sites
S McKibben Posted November 9, 2011 Share #11 Posted November 9, 2011 more Facebook Militaria Trading Post https://www.facebook.com/groups/466700773358049/Looking for WW-2, 88th Inf Div, 99th/394th inf, 1st Cav Groupings/Items Also Looking For Headgear ALL Countrys. Link to post Share on other sites
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