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Not sure if this belongs in Milsurp or the Blades category but here goes

I recently bought my first Garand. It is a 1943 made Springfield. I would like to buy a period correct bayonet for it. I have spent some time reading up on the appropriate models and manufacturers whether it is the M1 or the cutdown 1905. Problem is, I haven't found any reference to an appropriate dollar value. I was watching an M1 today on ebay and was shocked to see it go for $165.

What is an appropriate value for an M1 in decent shape with scabbard?
 
For a '43 Garand, you're looking for a M1 10 inch bayonet. A 16 inch one could also work, but it was much less common then, as they were being phased out, and even less common now.
I really don't see why one would fetch 165 bucks on ebay, though. I got one free with my Garand.
 
I don't think the US has banned the export of bayonets yet. Google Northridge International Inc. They have 1943 dated bayos an scabbards for around $80.

They still ship to Canada.

If you decide to go with them, ask them to ship it by mail. If you ship by UPS or some other parcel service, you will have to pay a $65 brokerage fee.
 
I have what you need.

You will here lots of wild claims about how little people paid for their Garand accessories. They will also tell you about the Garand they bought for 200.00 out of a barrell at Lever arms. These stories are all true but that was in the sixties. Zefarm was selling a flash hider alone for 400.00. If you want a complete Garand accessory kit without all the hassle, check out my add in the EE. Shameless plug but I am just trying to help. 'cmon.
 
Both the M1 and M1905 or M1942 bayonets would be correct for a 1943 M1. The M1 bayonet didn't come into service till lat 42-43, and the M1905 or M1942 was used heavily in the Pacific until the end of the war. I would say the best fit for your rifle would be ether a full length or cut down M1905 or M1942.
 
The prices on the bayonets will depend on a number of things so it helps to do some research before hand. Obviously condition will make a difference but the maker and year will definitely influence the price seeing how some are much more rare. For the cutdowns as well, the type of point will also influence the price. I have two cutdowns, a AFH and a OC, and paid a little over $100 for each. Hope this helps!
 
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I bought an authentic WW2 M1 bayonet manufactured by Pal Blade Co. from P&S Militaria in 2009. I paid $125 CDN. It came with a Victory Plastics scabbard as well. You want to do your research and be careful - there are bayonet forgeries. Pay particular attention to the U.S. flaming bomb logo.

Here are two links to U.S. bayonets:

http://armscollectors.com/whbayo.htm
http://www.arms2armor.com/Bayonets/usm1g.htm

There was a very good primer on identifying the forgeries on Culver's M1 Garand site but I don't seem to have the link anymore. You might want to try Milsurp.com - I think they saved the Culver's site. In any case you can get help from the members there.
 
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Another good article on M1 Garand bayonets was written by Mike Popernack for the Fall 2009 GCA Journal. It has pics of the bayonet and scabbard markings. Its available online as a pdf.
 
Mr.Sparkle said:
Things Military in Calgary had some for $59.95 with scabbard when I was in there yesterday.
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Those where Danish Bayonets, but he did have a bunch if anybody is interested

Excellent Links Fugawi. I had already read a couple of them but a couple more had eluded me. Thank-you for the links, especially the GCA article and the site with examples of repros
 
Lever never had Garands in a barrel in the '60s. They were on a rack, all lined up, and they were $65 apiece. Bayonets were $5, when in stock.

Kar 43s also were $65.

Unfired Kar 98ks were $27.50, bayonets were $2.50.

The minimum wage was $1.25 an hour in B.C. at that time: highest in Canada. It was 70 cents an hour in Manitoba. Gun collectng then was more expensive than it is now, in terms of hours you worked for something.

The nice part was that there was hardly any hassle, except for Sgt. Laurie McCullough, the man who told me, "Listen, punk: I make the law around here!". Obviously, another fine LEO who had never heard of the Parliament of Canada. He ran the Lost & Found/Firearms Registration desk at VCP.
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