Scott P Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 This is something my son found.It is in bad shape and it makes me think why the blade aint rusty?overall-51.5 cmblade-40.2 cmblade width-22 mmWood handle with no rivots?It has damage that an idiot put some kind of I want to say file to it.Not deep but if you look close with a mag glass you can see it,on the blade.But it is also still dull.Thanks for any help!Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott P Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 Here is the top,what was the slit for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scott P Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 (edited) pic,and thanks again for any help! Edited March 21, 2007 by Scott P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Hello Scott,I think it's a bayonet for the French M 1892 Mousqueton ( Berthier). Have a similar one....as rusty as yours, but with a rather clean blade. The scabbard must have protected the blade from rust, I guess. Concerning the grips, I think someone tried to restore the bayonet and put some (new)wooden grips on the bayonet with glue. Normally the grips are fastened with two grip securing bolts.Kind regards,Jef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott P Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 jef, thanks for your answer!Between here and someplace else I got the same answer.It might be old and ugly,it is over a 100 years old though.Even though I have no interest for french stuff.Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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