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Garand Bayonet for review


Schmidt
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Hello,

I bought this bayonet in 2011. 

 

I made an exchange recently with a guy. To my surprise, the guy returned the bayonet saying it was fake. I don't see anything wrong with her. Am I correct? Or is it a replica as he claims?

Thanks!

Best regards,

William

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Yeah;, it's real.  The rivets in the cross guard are not normal.  So, it could have been a refurbished M1.  You can take off the grips and see if the UC part number is on the cross guard.  No reproduction would have that.

I'm curious as to what "tipped him off" to think this M1 was fake.

Marv

 

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That explains it!  This bayonet is a "Greek return" M1.  The M1 is totally legit, but it was overhauled by the Geeks.  They received arms from the US after WWII to help fight communism.  They put serial numbers on the guard.  This is why your gentleman called it a fake.  Here's a link that will help.  

http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/bayo_points_40.htm

Marv

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Definitely Greek with the serial numbered cross guard. Still not fake but worth less.

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