1907 Bayonet

[AgentFoxMulder]

Heya guys.

I just got my 1907 bayonet from the No1. MIII.

Ive basically sold all my military surplus guns and kept my favorite, so I thought I would treat myself with the bayonet.

There are some bits of rust and grime. Should I clean it up? Any suggestions how??

The back end of the blade (not in pics) looks all rainbow colouyred like it was in a fire. Did the soldiers use these as cooking rods over the fire??

I could also use some help from you guys to identify some of these markings. I am looking at various websites and lists trying to match the markings with not much luck. That may just be due to the markings being a bit worn off on my bayonet.

On the butt end of the handle, what does that say to you?? Does it look like a woen out 'D' than a 'F'? Is there a extremely faded 'N' between them??

Any thoughts you guys have have is greatly appreciated

Thanks!

 

[green]

With the DP stamp and the rounding off of the point it looks like a drill purpose bt.

 

[donor]

DP or not,those 1907s are getting hard to find in presentable shape.I spend good month looking around for one and found Aussie model in a bit better shape than this with white frog.

Very fine steel wool+light oil of your choice cleans everything right up.Bronze brush+oil for stubborn spots.