Need help with WWI 1907 pattern lee enfield m1 mk3 bayonet
Article about: Hey guys, I was wondering if you guys could help me with this bayonet. It is in rough condition and needs to be cleaned up. I was wondering if anyone had a formula or something to clean it w
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Re: Need help with WWI 1907 pattern lee enfield m1 mk3 bayonet
It is really beyond 'cleaning' and has minimal value, IMO.
The best thing to do is give it a wipedown with
some light oil.........
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Re: Need help with WWI 1907 pattern lee enfield m1 mk3 bayonet
That isn't true. It was cleaning up with an eraser oddly enough but I was hoping there was a quicker way. I can post a pic tomorrow to prove it.
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All that comes off of it is like a thin but hard layer of grime or dirt. So now I'm not sure what to do.
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Re: Need help with WWI 1907 pattern lee enfield m1 mk3 bayonet
Some very fine wire wool and oil wouldnt hurt it..just as long as its not polished back bright.With carful use of wool and oil you can lift the surface rust off just enough to reveal some of the markings.
These bayonets have to pretty good to have any real value.
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I thought of that but I had hoped it wouldn't resort to that because I'm not the super carful type if you know what I mean.
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Re: Need help with WWI 1907 pattern lee enfield m1 mk3 bayonet
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Lockley16
I thought of that but I had hoped it wouldn't resort to that because I'm not the super carful type if you know what I mean.
Hi, but you will have to be.
Collecting and preserving these pieces and relics require a steady and careful touch.
Take your time when doing something, you will enjoy it and these relics will be preserved for a bit longer.
Thats the all point of cleaning/preserving historic pieces.
Anyway keep collecting and enjoy the hobby.
Cheers.
Nuno
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Re: Need help with WWI 1907 pattern lee enfield m1 mk3 bayonet
Ok, so can I just pick up the fine wool and oil at Home Depot or does it have to be like a specialty store that I have never heard about. Also what is the oil, like linseed oil or something else.
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Re: Need help with WWI 1907 pattern lee enfield m1 mk3 bayonet
Whats home depot?Is that a general hardware store?Fine wire wool you can get from most places that sell tools..any woodworking suppliers near you?And the oil is just general household oil.In the uk its called 3 in 1 oil.
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