thorin6 Posted January 12, 2020 Share #1 Posted January 12, 2020 I've been going to the North Carolina Flea Market for many years, and have found some nice things, like a green handled M7 bayonet for $20 (missing the pommel but an easy fix). Lately it's been kind of dry, the past couple of years haven't really been productive. But, if you collect you must search, and occasionally something unexpected crops up. Today I was looking a several tables with all sorts of old, rusty tools and "restoration" (read rusty) parts for doors, furniture and the like. I then saw this rusty piece of metal which I recognized as an M3/4/5/6/7 blade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorin6 Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted January 12, 2020 I rubbed part of the blade and this came out. I bought it for $10; I've always wanted to get one, but the price has always been out of sight. Now I have to decide what to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted January 12, 2020 Share #3 Posted January 12, 2020 Bill- Nice find, especially for the price. I see a lot of potential restoration here. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishLegion Posted January 12, 2020 Share #4 Posted January 12, 2020 Good find!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodes Posted January 12, 2020 Share #5 Posted January 12, 2020 That is cool...Nice find....Bodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie96 Posted January 12, 2020 Share #6 Posted January 12, 2020 Good candidate for restoration since its already just the blade. Looks decent too and a harder one to find. Patience can pay off and you never know what's hiding in a pile or tote partway under the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorin6 Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted January 13, 2020 I picked up a broken M3 from Frank Trzaska's site so I'll have an original guard, leather washers, and pommel. Now the fun begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted January 14, 2020 Share #8 Posted January 14, 2020 Bill- Have fun! Looking forward to seeing your results when you finish. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted January 14, 2020 Share #9 Posted January 14, 2020 Keep us updated, good save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
istout0321 Posted January 23, 2020 Share #10 Posted January 23, 2020 That's a great find!!! Flea Markets can sometimes be pots of gold for hidden treasures where people have no idea what they actually have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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