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Date | Original Topic | 22nd May 2004 | martini henry bayonet marks and cost By steve can anyone please advise on the marks
a bayonet for a martini henry should have?
also if genuine what is a fair price for a fair condition item these days.
the marks on a bayonet i have seen recently
are as follows
top: broad arrow pointing up
next: WD
next: a crown
next: E
next:12/87
next:9 54 (allthough this is difficult to see
i would appreciate anyones help
best regards
steve | Date | Replies | 22nd May 2004 | jim Steve
check out www.martinihenry.com
an excellent site for info.
genuine bayonets can be anything from
�80 upwards depending on condition.
Others may have more info for you
Jim | 22nd May 2004 | steve hi jim.....
many thanks for the web address..............
it had everything i needed to know,and more
once again many thanks for you help,
best regards
steve
| 24th May 2004 | Neil Aspinshaw Steve
One of the biggest problems you might find is that alot were "bushed" to fit .303 conversions. If you have a MH, it is best to take it along, or a dowel of the correct bore. Ebay has quite a few, but you cannot actually try them. If the seller is knowlegeable ask before you bid.
I discussed this with David Fox recently, he had been over the Trident arms in Nottingham but found the 8 or 9 they had in stock had been bushed.
As Jim says �80-120 is the norm. If you cannot stretch that far, there are some reproductions about, made for the film The four Feathers. they are quite good quality for a repro, and at around �30 good value. Otherwise try Gun Mart magazine (available from newsagents) for dealers and arms fairs in your area.
good hunting. |
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