Bayonet ID needed

gearheaddad

November 09, 2015 07:06

Both are identical except, the engraving on the top of the blade. One dated 1877 and the other 1879.
Brought back from Europe after WW1 by friends Grandfather.
Any and all information is greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
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  rufe-snow

  November 09, 2015 07:57

  I believe them to be French, for the Gras Rifle. This rifle, was a single shot, Black Powder, 11mm. Used by the French military, from the early 1870's until 1886. When the Lebel was adopted.
  
  
  Below is a Gras carbine with a similar bayonet.
  
  
  

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  gearheaddad

  November 09, 2015 08:31

  Thanks Rufe!
  Is there any value for them?

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  rufe-snow

  November 09, 2015 08:46

  quote:Originally posted by gearheaddad
  Thanks Rufe!
  Is there any value for them?
  
  
  You might check, for current fair market value. From the bayonet dealers on the net. There are at least a couple sites that specialize in bayonets.
  
  From what I know, these Gras bayonets aren't rare. The only way they would be valuable. If they were in mint, uncleaned condition. Most have been emery clothed and buffed, over the years. This doesn't make collectors happy.

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  lew07

  November 09, 2015 10:01

  Yep Gras rifle[:)]

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  Ricci Wright

  November 09, 2015 10:08

  I personally like French bayonets much better than French firearms. [:)][:)]

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  charliemeyer007

  November 09, 2015 10:14

  Never unsheathed as opposed to only dropped once?

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  gearheaddad

  November 09, 2015 11:26

  quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
  quote:Originally posted by gearheaddad
  Thanks Rufe!
  Is there any value for them?
  
  
  You might check, for current fair market value. From the bayonet dealers on the net. There are at least a couple sites that specialize in bayonets.
  
  From what I know, these Gras bayonets aren't rare. The only way they would be valuable. If they were in mint, uncleaned condition. Most have been emery clothed and buffed, over the years. This doesn't make collectors happy.
  
  How about a ball park estimate? They appear, never sharpened and not cleaned but a few nicks on the blade.
  $50.00 ea? $500.00 each Or?
  Thanks again,
  Ed

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  101AIRBORNE

  November 09, 2015 14:18

  Ed,
  
  Type in *French Bayonet* on the auction side.
  Quite a few of the remain unsold. Perhaps $75.00.
  Best.

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  TRAP55

  November 10, 2015 13:54

  Ed, contact Ralph Cobb on his bayo website, he's a walking encyclopedia of bayonets.
  http://worldbayonets.com/Bayonet_Identification_Guide/France/france_2.html

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