I had one just like this one back in the 90's, except mine was 1947 dated IIRC. It had the worst recoil of any rifle I ever shot! I couldn't get anyone else at the range to try it after they saw it rocking me back. I made the mistake of shooting it sitting with the rifle on a rest the first time! After that, I only shot it off-hand (standing) so I could rock with the recoil.
One day, during a moment of temporary insanity, I sold it. I wish I still had it... I know I won't get another one for $165, which is what I paid for that one.
Thanks for the pics Time Bandit. Bayonet looks like its in great condition. I've been looking for one for a while but cant seem to find the right one for the right price.
Reibert,
In Australia these bayonets seem to go for anywhere between $300-$380AUD. The ones I seem to come across have all been messed with in someway. Im still on the hunt for a good one.
Not sure how much in your part of the world.
Alex
Nice! One that I've wanted for years. Just haven't studied them enough yet as I know there are lots of fakes out there. All in due time...
Michael
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
I would say that a retail price from a dealer for one in good condition would be around £160/170 and upwards, at an auction etc you can get them a bit cheaper. That said as I've got a couple of these already (the Poole one in the pics and a wartime Elkington M/78 made one) I've not looked at the prices for a while so I might be a bit out, they've probably gone up more!!
Reibert,
I don't own one and don't consider myself to be any sort of expert but it looks good to me, in really good condition. Time Bandit posted a similar one although re blued in 2013. He might be able to tell you if there were any similar pommel markings on his: Jungle enfield bayonet
I've seen a few No 5 bayonets with pommel markings but I can't remember seeing the same KSM marking before. It seems lightly/thinly marked. I imagine it was marked post factory.
Do you own this example or are you looking to buy it?
Alex
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