German FG42 Bayonet
Goodmorning all.
I recently picked up what I at first thought was a mas bayonet at an antique shop. After some research, I think it might be a rare original FG42 bayonet. Overall length is 10.5" (26.7 cm). Has "gcy" stamped on the body and the rear or the two catches, the front catch has a "2" stamped on it. There is no knurling and there are 4 stakes holding the rear cap on. I know origionals are super rare and that a completw origional weapon sold at rock island backnin sept for close to 300k.
Any help on possible interest or possible value would be inmensly appreciated.
Joe
I recently picked up what I at first thought was a mas bayonet at an antique shop. After some research, I think it might be a rare original FG42 bayonet. Overall length is 10.5" (26.7 cm). Has "gcy" stamped on the body and the rear or the two catches, the front catch has a "2" stamped on it. There is no knurling and there are 4 stakes holding the rear cap on. I know origionals are super rare and that a completw origional weapon sold at rock island backnin sept for close to 300k.
Any help on possible interest or possible value would be inmensly appreciated.
Joe
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About 1 min of vid before it goes bad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6AzAMv16VU
http://www.fallschirmjager.net/Weapons/FG42/fg42.html
a few good pic's
http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=38337&page=3
http://www.welsermilitaria.com/
http://worldbayonets.com/Bayonet_Identification_Guide/Germany__Post_WW_I_/Germany_1933_1945.html0 -
If it has the code gcy it is probably a real one. The code was assigned to Dietrich, L.O., Vesta-Nahmaschinen-Werke of Altenburg/Thur. The only bayonet that usually is used to replace missing bayonets is the French MAS 36 style. Good find 0 -
Outstanding find, if it's the real McCoy. Unfortunately a lot of repo stuff, has hit the market in the last 20 years or so.
When I was still getting the Shotgun News. I remember big multi page adds, by one outfit in particular. That was selling all kinds of kraut repos.
Best get a hands-on by a pro, before retiring early. With all the money you get from selling the bayonet.0 -
Thanks so far all, any ideas towards potential value? 0 -
Very interesting example. Mine has the same rocker markings as yours, but does not have the Letter Code on the body.Welser's book, 2nd Edition published in 1998, lists the value at $350. Probably worth a bit more today. 0 -
Sorry for the necro-bump, but I still have this sitting around and was hoping maybe someone would be interested or had some sort of value suggestion.
Thanks in advance.
Joe0 -
quote:Originally posted by MidnightLunacy
Sorry for the necro-bump, but I still have this sitting around and was hoping maybe someone would be interested or had some sort of value suggestion.
Thanks in advance.
Joe
Best place to sell, would be on our auction. Uncommon W W II kraut stuff, has quite a following. You will have no problem, selling for big bucks. As long as it's the real McCoy, and not a repo.0
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