'03 Springfield bayonet
I acquired a very nice '03 Springfield a few years ago but it did not come with a bayonet. I've been looking ever since. Did find one in a small shop in Culver City, CA but they wanted $225.00 for it. Does anyone know of a source for these blades? Also, why so scarce and is there any possibility that there is a warehouse full somewhere overseas that could hit the market? As always, all replies greatly appreciated.
0
-
The originals, esp. in good shape, are worth so much as many, if not most were modified during WW2 by cutting and putting on new grips. so unmodified examples command a premium. However, a garand bayonet will fit the rifle and is correct to it as well, as they were issued with them in WW2 as such; a nice garand bayonet can be had for about $50 if you aren't picky on manufacturer or date.
"...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf0 -
Agree with the above, and would add that as the '03 Springfield rifle served all the way through W.W.II the 10 inch blade bayonet can be considered just as authentic as the original W.W.I longer version. If you study the photos of W.W.II G.I.s carrying Springfields you will find that many, if not most, are carrying the 10 inch version. The last pair I acquired cost $69.95 ea., which is a lot better than that $225. The $225 is about what the original version is going for, and I saw a 1942 long blade version in a U.S. Navy scabbard recently for a bit over $300. As for what could turn up from overseas, anything could happen. The two 10 inchers I bought were returns from Denmark. I find it unlikely that any foreign countries received the long blade model as aid, but anything is possible. Problem is, should such a cache be located and returned to the U.S. surplus market, you can bet that the importer will be asking top dollar for whatever their condition may be. 0 -
if you really want one i have a rebladed one up for auction under same nick it has a 16 '' blade but not the original blade
the thing that scares me is that we could be living in someone else's own reality0
Please sign in to leave a comment.
Comments
3 comments