Pep Posted October 16, 2021 Share #1 Posted October 16, 2021 Just got this in. A nice M4. I was wondering if the blade finish is original. It looks very crisp. The scabbard spring is very light, not "grabbing" the blade hard. Ordnance bomb is mis-struck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted October 16, 2021 Share #2 Posted October 16, 2021 Very nice looking. I'm not qualified to comment on the finish. Does it fall out of the sheath if you hold it upside down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted October 16, 2021 Share #3 Posted October 16, 2021 Based on the pics, it looks good to me. Scabbard wear on the blade isn't too bad. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheeltim Posted October 16, 2021 Share #4 Posted October 16, 2021 Looks great! Always love seeing those spines "in the white". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted October 16, 2021 2 hours ago, sundance said: Very nice looking. I'm not qualified to comment on the finish. Does it fall out of the sheath if you hold it upside down? No it stays. The spring holds it unless you jerk it, then it slips out half way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted October 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, tarheeltim said: Looks great! Always love seeing those spines "in the white". Spine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted October 16, 2021 28 minutes ago, SKIPH said: Based on the pics, it looks good to me. Scabbard wear on the blade isn't too bad. SKIP Thanks, the spring is just not tight on the blade on this scabbard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheeltim Posted October 16, 2021 Share #8 Posted October 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, Pep said: Spine? The end of the blade that is peened to the pommel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share #9 Posted October 16, 2021 51 minutes ago, tarheeltim said: The end of the blade that is peened to the pommel. What is the significance of that feature?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Walters Posted October 16, 2021 Share #10 Posted October 16, 2021 I trust that none of the forum members are bidding on this put together M4 that is described as "This a Wonderful condition WW2, IMPERIAL, bayonet, for the M 1 carbine and a M8A1 scabbard. Bayonet is in wonderful condition. Blade is 100% parkerized, has not been in a scabbard. Wonderful Blade shows factory sharping lines. It shows no rust,dings or damage. Guard is marked U.S. M'' '' , and IMPERIAL., Strong flaming bomb stamping. Wonderful parkerizing. Hilt is in fine condition, parts work fine, pins are tapered. Nice ""SP''and numbers ''1'', ''4'', number 1 hard to read. Leather grip are in great condition, nice light color, no damage, no handling marks, Has been very well taken care of". Go to pages 176-177 of my Book One to see a real Imperial M4. This one has a totally wrong handle including missing the plastic spacers. Look at the pommel peen. The handle is likely too short to accommodate reusing the blade which could be any blade. All metal parts have the same park finish which is wrong. This M4 is a great one for discussion. BTW, this seller has been selling a lot of put together M4's. Not sure if they are doing it or unaware. As I always says, pays to have a good book to avoid buying a bad knife. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedon Posted October 16, 2021 Share #11 Posted October 16, 2021 11 minutes ago, Bill Walters said: I trust that none of the forum members are bidding on this put together M4 that is described as "This a Wonderful condition WW2, IMPERIAL, bayonet, for the M 1 carbine and a M8A1 scabbard. Bayonet is in wonderful condition. Blade is 100% parkerized, has not been in a scabbard. Wonderful Blade shows factory sharping lines. It shows no rust,dings or damage. Guard is marked U.S. M'' '' , and IMPERIAL., Strong flaming bomb stamping. Wonderful parkerizing. Hilt is in fine condition, parts work fine, pins are tapered. Nice ""SP''and numbers ''1'', ''4'', number 1 hard to read. Leather grip are in great condition, nice light color, no damage, no handling marks, Has been very well taken care of". Go to pages 176-177 of my Book One to see a real Imperial M4. This one has a totally wrong handle including missing the plastic spacers. Look at the pommel peen. The handle is likely too short to accommodate reusing the blade which could be any blade. All metal parts have the same park finish which is wrong. This M4 is a great one for discussion. BTW, this seller has been selling a lot of put together M4's. Not sure if they are doing it or unaware. As I always says, pays to have a good book to avoid buying a bad knife. Bill I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share #12 Posted October 16, 2021 1 hour ago, tarheeltim said: The end of the blade that is peened to the pommel. With Case as an exception? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share #13 Posted October 16, 2021 17 minutes ago, Bill Walters said: I trust that none of the forum members are bidding on this put together M4 that is described as "This a Wonderful condition WW2, IMPERIAL, bayonet, for the M 1 carbine and a M8A1 scabbard. Bayonet is in wonderful condition. Blade is 100% parkerized, has not been in a scabbard. Wonderful Blade shows factory sharping lines. It shows no rust,dings or damage. Guard is marked U.S. M'' '' , and IMPERIAL., Strong flaming bomb stamping. Wonderful parkerizing. Hilt is in fine condition, parts work fine, pins are tapered. Nice ""SP''and numbers ''1'', ''4'', number 1 hard to read. Leather grip are in great condition, nice light color, no damage, no handling marks, Has been very well taken care of". Go to pages 176-177 of my Book One to see a real Imperial M4. This one has a totally wrong handle including missing the plastic spacers. Look at the pommel peen. The handle is likely too short to accommodate reusing the blade which could be any blade. All metal parts have the same park finish which is wrong. This M4 is a great one for discussion. BTW, this seller has been selling a lot of put together M4's. Not sure if they are doing it or unaware. As I always says, pays to have a good book to avoid buying a bad knife. Bill Understood Sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share #14 Posted October 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, mikedon said: I agree. At $99 it is just a little less than what I paid for the Pal M4. This is a must have book though if one is going to dabble in the M3/M4 area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted October 16, 2021 Share #15 Posted October 16, 2021 Spines, star burst, etc. Seems like there are at least two names, or more, for just about any part of a knife or bayonet. Really no substitute for good references, but I know I'm preaching to the choir here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheeltim Posted October 16, 2021 Share #16 Posted October 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Pep said: What is the significance of that feature?' I just happen to like seeing that fresh bare metal to indicate it hasn't been refinished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misfit 45 Posted October 17, 2021 Share #17 Posted October 17, 2021 The light strike of the Ordnance bomb of this PAL is the rule, rather than the exception. It is not common to see a good clear flaming bomb on a PAL M4. Marv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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