Pep Posted June 16, 2018 Share #1 Posted June 16, 2018 So is this one real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted June 16, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted June 16, 2018 Scabbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted June 16, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted June 16, 2018 It is really dark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodes Posted June 16, 2018 Share #6 Posted June 16, 2018 I'd say original...Scabbard cut down from 16"....Bodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remman Posted June 16, 2018 Share #7 Posted June 16, 2018 Original. UFH bayonets are typically darker, especially the 10" bayonets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted June 16, 2018 Share #8 Posted June 16, 2018 Original and also refinnished is a possibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1563621 Posted June 16, 2018 Share #9 Posted June 16, 2018 Looks real to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misfit 45 Posted June 16, 2018 Share #10 Posted June 16, 2018 If you are not familiar with it, that crazy flaming bomb can throw people off sometimes. Your M1 is legit. The black finish could mean that it is a Greek return. More often than not, they have a number stamped on the cross guard, however, I have seen many that do not. Marv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remman Posted June 16, 2018 Share #11 Posted June 16, 2018 The bayonet that is the subject of this thread exhibits 4 characteristics that point to an original as manufactured UFH M1 bayonet. they are: 1) Dull black finish as opposed to the Greek black which tend to be shinier and wears very easily. 2) The grip scales are typical UFH which have a higher lines per inch count than the other makers. 3) The shiny black hot blued finish of the press release button. Replacements and refurbs are usually but not always parkerized. 4) The unique to UFH M1s flat sided profile of the crossguard. The other makers crossguards tend to be more rounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted June 16, 2018 Took the handle off and found more detail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share #13 Posted June 16, 2018 The mold marks for the handle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share #14 Posted June 16, 2018 I'd say original...Scabbard cut down from 16"....Bodes You are correct... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share #15 Posted June 16, 2018 In general when I removed the handles, there was a fair amount of cosmo still inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted June 16, 2018 Share #16 Posted June 16, 2018 Hey Gang! Just checking the blade out again. Remembered that years ago, US M1 bayonets coming out of Denmark where refinished in a very dark, black finish like the one in question. Also the locking latch pictured on this one has a WT (Wilde Tool), stamp on it. Which tells me it was disassembled for refinish, and put together from parts in a bin. I believe UFH made all their own parts. Kinda doubt they bought latches from WT. But, it is a nice one. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankerman Posted June 16, 2018 Share #17 Posted June 16, 2018 Good piece that went thru a refurbish. SOME out there would want the WT release... Ditto on REMMAN 's observations. And prewar refurbs seem to have higher count per inch lines. Of note; at present I have 10 different sets of plastic grips. Primarily lines per inch, makers, brown, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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