Repro M1 Short Bayonet

[reneblacky]

G'Day All,

Here's a scary repro I obtained yesterday. I have it compered to my M42. Once aged, it could be a little tricky to pick!

Pointers to note on identifying this repro to a genuine one
- flick the grip with your finger and it should not have a hollow sound

-spring catch tension should be firm

I'm not a pro on US bayonets but thought I'd post this for reference

[jimpy]

Hi Rene

They are scarily alike, even down to the scabbards!
Thanks for posting the pic's mate.

Regards etc

Ian D

[Walkwolf]

Yes thanks, Rene.

I think another indicator is that they have been sharpened.
The scabbard is also too 'green' in colour.

You are correct, in that with some aging techniques,
it would be hard to tell the difference !

[cricketchris1944]

Yes thanks, Rene.

I think another indicator is that they have been sharpened.
The scabbard is also too 'green' in colour.

You are correct, in that with some aging techniques,
it would be hard to tell the difference !

Glad I already have the original set.It is getting harder for some new guy to get into collecting ,they really need to learn their stuffs.I have been collecting for 30years and still learning.

[reneblacky]

Hi Rene

They are scarily alike, even down to the scabbards!
Thanks for posting the pic's mate.

Regards etc

Ian D

No problem Ian

[reneblacky]

Yes thanks, Rene.

I think another indicator is that they have been sharpened.
The scabbard is also too 'green' in colour.

You are correct, in that with some aging techniques,
it would be hard to tell the difference !

G'day Steve,
You're right about the sharpening as it is very sharp, the wife wants it to cut up Biltong

[Eric Zentner]

G'day Steve,
You're right about the sharpening as it is very sharp, the wife wants it to cut up Biltong

I got to ask what is biltong? Or do i want to know?

[reneblacky]

I got to ask what is biltong? Or do i want to know?

Ahh it's South African beef jerky

[Eric Zentner]

Ahh it's South African beef jerky

OK made of what im a redneck from missouri ive turned everything into jerky dont tell my wife

[cricketchris1944]

Do not put any deer jerky next to me because I will eat all of it.