pritchard greener bayonet

[blueman]

opinions and a valuation would be a great help

[Mervyn Mitton]

The markings would indicate that this is an original revolver bayonet from the 1st World War period. Many repros were made, mainly

using cut down French Gras bayonets - however, these do not have ident. numbers.

Value wise - you must be looking at a considerable sum - they are not common. Contact one of the main militaria auctions - for an estimate.

Could you perhaps post some additional photos of the bayonet and it's scabbard. Mervyn

[blueman]

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2011/post-10499-0-85154000-1324991994.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2011/post-10499-0-97091400-1324992058.jpg thanx for input

[Mervyn Mitton]

Blueman - now I am a little worried for you - this is a French Gras bayonet. Are there any markings that could indicate a number ?

[blueman]

hi mervyn you are quite right the blades were all made from cut down french m1874 gras bayonets...kev

[Chris Boonzaier]

Really good copies go for about GBP300 sold as copies. Herman Historica had one 3 years ago for EUR800 that looked pretty original.

This one looks good, but I think without comparing it to a known original... it is a very, very, very difficult call.

Best

Chris