Hi everyone,
I'm currently looking at this relic bayonet which is purported to be a hooked quillion Lee Enfield found on the Somme (a relic missing its tip). It appears to have a heat mark (i.e. some blueing) on it as though it has recently been heated. Can someone confirm that Hooked Quillions Lee Enfield bayonets were used on the Western front. I thought that the hook was ground off after the Gallipoli Campaign (at least for the Australian Imperial Force). I find it curious that there are no close ups of the maker markings (in fact when you hold the mouse over the picture it will not allow you to enlarge it). Anyway, these are the best pics avaiable and the item bid starts at $95 AUS. Also attached its another one that the seller is offering (in very relic condtion whichI get a much better feeling about). Opinions?
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