Coworker says; make me an offer on spring-cleaning bayonets.

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Suggested over in the Edged weapons and tools sub-forum that I move this here

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Here is the lot; I was told most of these are tour bring-backs from Bosnia and Afghanistan, which has me a little worried, with a few local finds. Yes; those pickles were delicious.

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First up is a P-14/P-17 Bayonet

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Now here we have a pretty nice AK Bayonet

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He told me this is a post-war Yugo Bayonet for an M48 Mauser...but it says clearly 44 on it, so...?

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This, he thinks is a Sweedish bayonet. Not sure if what is left of the scabbard is correct.

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I think this is an Indian SMLE short-pattern bayonet and looks too good to be true, IMO. Kyber Pass souvenir?



Obligatory No4 Enfield Bayonet; the late war near ersatz model, i think. This still has grease on it.

Thoughts? These guys are looking to clean house, but i don't want to rip them off. They had them up for 60 bucks for the lot. At the same time, I like good steel and I have seen some crazy prices for bayonets these days.

Thanks for your time.
 
Post WW2 refurbed German K98k's from Yugoslavia are marked Preduzece 44 on the side rail. I think it was the arsenal where the work took place. Bayonets may have been refurbished German ones as well.
 
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Is the "square pommel" India-made SMLE bayonet. But I have never seen one in such a good shape. The blade seems a bit long but I am by no means knowledgeable on these ones. It does look authentic though. If it is, it would be worth good money for the devoted bayo collector.
 
I would buy that Swiss bayo.My model 1911 could use it :)

That India made SMLE bayo is likely modern made replica.When I was shopping for replica bayos myself I found those among others.Condition of sheath might be a good clue.
 
ilikeoldguns said:
Suggested over in the Edged weapons and tools sub-forum that I move this here




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This, he thinks is a Sweedish bayonet. Not sure if what is left of the scabbard is correct.
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The Swiss Bayo (M1889 A.K.A M1911 ) is serialed numbered to a 1904 manufacture 1889/96, later upgraded to a 96/11.
Definetly need some TLC and some Flitz or Autosol.

Should look like this:
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louthepou said:
Indeed. The P14 / M1917 bayonet on its own is an easy $100 or more.
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It's a Winchester Pattern 1913 bayonet, and the going rate on e-bay for one like that is closer to $275 right now.

Gaf: If I had that lot and a buddy talked me out of it for $60, he would no longer be a buddy once I found out how I'd been had.

The Ishapore bayonet by itself is a $60 item all day long, and then some, at most gun shows.

Those welded construction MkIII spike bayos are selling $20-25 on most tables and are moving at that price. They are somewhat less common than other variants these days, I think many were crapped post-war.
 
donor said:
I would buy that Swiss bayo.My model 1911 could use it :)

That India made SMLE bayo is likely modern made replica.When I was shopping for replica bayos myself I found those among others.Condition of sheath might be a good clue.
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If it's good steel I don't care, but again; Afghanistan and Kyber Pass copies, you know?

I offered them 300 for the lot and they weren't comfortable with it, but I talked them into it. They didn't want to accept that much for them.
 
st1264 said:
Remind me to negotiate with you one day... cou:
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There's times when I just want to make the deal and GTFO; like in a gun auction where I'm getting a nice Stevens 520 for 110...I just want to shut my mouth and get on with it. Or on ebay, where every one else is sleeping that day and I basically rip the guy off. But working with people who are friends, or co-workers, someone I might trade with again someday, or a little old lady who doesn't know better, I want to at least pay something that I am not going to feel bad about later.

A little while ago, I picked up a pair of Neos at a thrift shop. Anyone know what those are? Waterproof overboots; cat's derriere IMO. Normally $110, these were new and they wanted $5. I gave em $20 and walked away. They were confused me paying more, but it's my conscience I have to live with.
 
I have these now and I am planning on Selling the Swiss, Yugo and No 4 Bayonets.

I know there is some interest to be had on EE and such. Not thinking that ebay would be my friend here.
 
ilikeoldguns said:
There's times when I just want to make the deal and GTFO; like in a gun auction where I'm getting a nice Stevens 520 for 110...I just want to shut my mouth and get on with it. Or on ebay, where every one else is sleeping that day and I basically rip the guy off. But working with people who are friends, or co-workers, someone I might trade with again someday, or a little old lady who doesn't know better, I want to at least pay something that I am not going to feel bad about later.

A little while ago, I picked up a pair of Neos at a thrift shop. Anyone know what those are? Waterproof overboots; cat's derriere IMO. Normally $110, these were new and they wanted $5. I gave em $20 and walked away. They were confused me paying more, but it's my conscience I have to live with.
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Someone once said 'character' is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. Good on ya! This world could do with a few more like you. đź‘Ť
 
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