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  1. #1
    us
    Jun 2010
    Baltimore MD
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    Do you recognize this bayonette?

    This is coming up at auction tomorrow, it's the only picture available. If you know the era and country, maybe I can put a bid on it. They're only giving a 1 hour preview. That's hardly enough time to see everything, let alone put a value on it.
    *EDIT* Added a 2nd pic of three pieces. Anything recognizable here?
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Do you recognize this bayonette?-bayonette.jpeg   Do you recognize this bayonette?-3-pieces.jpeg  

  2. #2
    us
    How deep was it ?

    May 2006
    Northern IL.
    Fisher1266- CZ 20 MinelabXS
    200
    All Types Of Treasure Hunting

    Re: Do you recognize this bayonette?

    The top picture ..the bayonet short sword w/ aluminum grip is a Argentine military bayonet worth approx. $45.00-75.00 ($75.00 ish if the country Logo is not ground-off & in V-Good + condition) The other 2 are poor pics to make a call on but look like a german sword & long dagger ..Hard to tell if reproductions w/ poor pictures tho..

  3. #3
    us
    Jun 2010
    Baltimore MD
    AT PRO
    439
    2 times

    Re: Do you recognize this bayonette?

    Wow, you nailed it, as far as I can tell. I read up on the bayonet and now know what to look for - thanks!

    I see eBay has lots of fakes of the German swords and the collectors spot them a mile away. I'll see if I can get better pics tomorrow.

  4. #4
    us
    Feb 2009
    Panama City Florida
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    All Types Of Treasure Hunting

    Re: Do you recognize this bayonette?

    I agree Argentinian Model 1891 Army Mauser bayonet, I say Army due to the silver handle, had the handle been brass in color it would have been a Navy version.

    Mike
    USAF Retired
    Mike
    TSgt, USAF Retired

  5. #5
    us
    Jan 2009
    South
    6,613
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    Banner Finds (1)

    Re: Do you recognize this bayonette?

    The long sword on the door looks like my German dove tail sword. It should be marked on the blade and the brass will have German military emblems. Value around $400.00 few years ago not sure now.
    Good luck!

  6. #6
    us
    Jun 2010
    Baltimore MD
    AT PRO
    439
    2 times

    Re: Do you recognize this bayonette?

    I went to the auction preview and checked them out up close. The Argentine bayonet did have the crest ground off, and the long sword was pitted with rust. I decided not to "stick" around as I didn't see anything else interesting. This is the first weekend I came home empty handed in a long time.

  7. #7

    Feb 2008
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    Re: Do you recognize this bayonette?

    Too bad you didn't bid on it. And I knew that Mike would know. It is similar to one I have, and I'll bet "yours" has or had Soligen stamped on it. Mine has a wooden handle--must be the field version and yours was a parade version. Mine still has the crest and even the word Argentina on it.

 

 

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