My father in law has a German dress bayonet and he has asked me to help him sell it.
My FIL was given to him by his uncle, who said he brought it home after the war. It is in fantastic condition.
I need to authenticate that the bayonet is indeed a German dress bayonet from World War II, and not a post war issue of any type. I would also like to confirm that it is of German manufacture, and not manufactured in another Axis country.
The maker's mark on the blade is C. Gustav Spitzer-Solingen. No other markings on the blade, handle, frog or sheath.
Bayonet measures 12 5/8" long, tip to tip.
Appears to have bakelite handles
Most importantly, I need to know if this is a $79 bayonet, or a $499 bayonet. Due to my FIL's bout with cancer, his medical bills total over $45,000 after Medicare insurance, and the bills keep rolling in. I don't want to sell a $399 bayonet for just $100.
I am going to try to add some pics in a minute.
Thanks in advance!!!!!
My FIL was given to him by his uncle, who said he brought it home after the war. It is in fantastic condition.
I need to authenticate that the bayonet is indeed a German dress bayonet from World War II, and not a post war issue of any type. I would also like to confirm that it is of German manufacture, and not manufactured in another Axis country.
The maker's mark on the blade is C. Gustav Spitzer-Solingen. No other markings on the blade, handle, frog or sheath.
Bayonet measures 12 5/8" long, tip to tip.
Appears to have bakelite handles
Most importantly, I need to know if this is a $79 bayonet, or a $499 bayonet. Due to my FIL's bout with cancer, his medical bills total over $45,000 after Medicare insurance, and the bills keep rolling in. I don't want to sell a $399 bayonet for just $100.
I am going to try to add some pics in a minute.
Thanks in advance!!!!!
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