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04-19-2011 01:35 AM
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Re: Anyone knowledgable on Police Bayonets?
Good original item.
The "Z" within the shield is actually Clemen & Jung's trademark.
I have no problem with the numbers being added after the refurbishment. No issue with the eagle either.
Cheers, Ade.
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Re: Anyone knowledgable on Police Bayonets?
You may already know this
S. Br. = Schutzpolizei Breslau
S. Ko. = Schutzpolizei Koln
Regards
Richie
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Re: Anyone knowledgable on Police Bayonets?
Thanks Ade! I thought the bayonet was OK, but wanted some more opinions. Thought it would be pretty difficult to find a police scabbard to match the four digit number on the bayonet crossguard. Just wasn't sure if the issue numbers were Wiemar or Third Reich.
Richie, yes, I did know what the letters on the bayonet/scabbard signified, but thank you for the info! I did do some research and found another police bayonet for sale with a solid nickel police eagle, the nickel eagles must be rather rare as all I see are the aluminum type.
I just joined this forum this month and find it very informative with a lot of knowledgable members. Much better than asking questions to a bunch of arrogant, egotistical dealers at gun/militaria shows who unless you have cash in your hands, don't want to be bothered!
Thanks again all. Tim
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Re: Anyone knowledgable on Police Bayonets?
Looks like a nice Polizei bayonet. Might we see a picture or two of the full piece?
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Re: Anyone knowledgable on Police Bayonets?
Billy, sure, I will post pics of the complete bayonet tomorrow when I have natural light. The bayonet is in excellent condition. One of the nicest blades I've seen on a police bayonet. Hard to believe this blade was cut down at one time and refurbished.
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Re: Anyone knowledgable on Police Bayonets?
Tim,
These Weimar produced bayonets were originally very well made which is, I suppose, why many have lasted this long in such good condition. In fact a lot of the beaters we see nowadays are as a result of post 1945 hijinks, likely by vets' kids or just poor conservation. That said, it's still nice to see a well conditioned example.
Originally I was struck by the overall excellence of a single fire bayonet that I purchased about 10 years ago. It was an Eickhorn with the '35-'41 logo & although many of these suffer from plate loss, etc., this one looked like it was forged a week previous. Just perfect with the exception of the frog & knot which were similarly perfect, albeit toned with age tarnish. Now, 110 fire bayonets later, I'm still a sucker for any fire piece with a maker/distributor mark I need. At least I can console myself by knowing I probably have most of them by now.
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Re: Anyone knowledgable on Police Bayonets?
Billy,
I agree most bayonets you see today that are in real bad shape were abused after being brought back, heck, I even saw a k98k dress bayonet that a fisherman had sharpened and kept in his tackle box! WOW...You have 110 fire bayonets? I have all the dress bayonets (fire, k98k and fireman sawback) just two examples of each, long and short versions, all mine are in near mint conditon too. The only police bayonet I have is the one pictured. Don't have any pioneer dress bayonets though, those things are VERY hard to find. Posted 3 more pics of the police bayonet, the blade is mint.
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Re: Anyone knowledgable on Police Bayonets?
Thanks for the extra pics. It is very nice example.
Cheers, Ade.
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