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By ottodog8 · Posted
Is this bayonet in this condition collectible or historical? Do you really think the value was reduced by sharpening it? If this very commonly available bayonet was in mint condition I would agree with you, but in this case no harm was done. -
By John Parker Jr. · Posted
In my humble opinion, it doesn't look suspicious. It looks like it's been used for a while, so the blue finish is a bit faded. You may have a look on my Western G46-8, which wasn't used anymore: Also, you may see all my pictures for your reference: -
By Misfit 45 · Posted
Yes, it's a head scratcher. It's not military production. One wild thought is that it may have been made as a replacement at the unit level as a small contract with a local saddle maker. I can't remember any short sword with a narrow blade that would be paired with it. Great curiosity! Marv -
By Misfit 45 · Posted
The original finish on the blade was a beautiful deep blue. (I call it a Colt blue). This blade looks a bit splotchy, which would indicate that at the very least, it was "touched up" a bit with cold blue. If it were untouched, and had been used as expected, you would see finish loss on the blade which would come from honest use. Marv -
By Misfit 45 · Posted
From your description, it would indicate that you have a Turkish M5. Many have been imported over the last few years. Marv -
By Misfit 45 · Posted
Actually there is nothing to indicate that this M7 is a commercial version Imperial. The curved runnout was introduced by Imperial in 1974 and continued through subsequent contracts through the 1984 contract. This M7 should also have a solid tang rather than the elongated slots found on the earlier models. Tim, if you took off the grips you can verify if it has a solid tang or not. The scabbard is as byf41 stated. Marv -
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By byf41 · Posted
Thats a mid to late 1970's commercial M7 bayonet and late WWII sheath for the M3 or M4 . It should fit youre M7 as well .
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