Kamloops gun show- bayonet

[stevebc]

Hello all,
I bought an all matching BSA 1916 No.1 Mk.III* at the KTSA gun show, and it came with a Pattern 1907 bayonet. I saw many like it all around 85-95 dollars, but none with markings like these on the hilt:

and here are the rest-

I'm pretty new to bayonets, are C broad arrow marks common?
I'll post pics of the SMLE soon.

 

[mikerock]

The -><- mark indicates it was surplussed

 

[Mobular]

Some good British bayo info here: http://www.radix.net/~bbrown/brit_bayo.html

 

[smellie]

Second Battalion, Rifle Brigade.

And it has seen Naval and Canadian Service as well.

Real piece of history there, friend!

Who did you have to sacrifice to get it?
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[stevebc]

Thanks, smellie (and whiterock and Mobular). Actually, it came with the rifle, which was itself priced quite low. Since he was a reputable dealer with much experience with these things, who was I to question his valuation?

 

[Doug2500]

I got a similar deal at the same show. A Lee Enfield No. 5 Mk I with the correct, original bayonet (not a RFI made copy) for $500. The bore is pristine, and the bolt matches the reciever. Obviously the wrong scabbard, though.

 

[stevebc]

I got a similar deal at the same show. A Lee Enfield No. 5 Mk I with the correct, original bayonet (not a RFI made copy) for $500. The bore is pristine, and the bolt matches the reciever. Obviously the wrong scabbard, though.

I saw that one, definately one of the better ones there. I saw one that was really sad, going for $379.00. I'm hoping to get one next year, and more seem to be showing up.

 

[Doug2500]

The only issue I can find with it is that it has a No.4 buttstock mocked up to look like a No.5. Its pretty obvious when you take a close look at it, but you can't really tell from the photos.

Anybody got a No. 5 buttstock this colour that they are willing to part with?