I recently purchased an odd bayonet, and after extensive searching on my computer I have found that this is a rare Yugoslavian 1924/40 Kindjahl Bayonet of a unique type based on the Kindjal dagger. The bayonet was used by the Czetnik Royal Guards of the king of Yugoslavia. It has a brass disc (skull and crossbones) on the scabbard with matching numbers on the crossguard and throat of scabbard. Has a very unusual attaching mechanism. The bayonet and scabbard are in good condition and the wooden handles and attaching mechanism are in nice shape. The blade is in good condition, but is a little spotted, and discolored, and shows signs of early light sharpening. The only thing missing is the metal O ring that should be attached to the scabbard. The most recent value that i could find listed on the internet shows a value of between $2,500 and $5,000 and this estimate was from 2007, if I read it correct.

Question - Is this still the current value? Is this value correct? How rare is this bayonet? I don't know how to post/attach pics, post, however, I took a lot of pics and can email them - if you can provide some info.
Another question is there a book/books, or reference guide that shows/lists the value (with pics) that shows this bayonet?

R. Friend

A few pics will help because Ive seen some repros of this bayonet.In my opinion value 3000-4000 is real but You have to find real collector of Yugo daggers.Ive heard about one sold in Croatia in price 4000Usd.Everything depends on needs of potentiel buyer in these days.All i can say the market is not easy in these days.Of course Im not specialist . All the best Ted

Go ahead and send the photos to me at jtwallace@sbcglobal.net. I will post them for you so people can see what you are talking about.

Here are some photos of this rare piece. I have asked for a photo of the complete bayonet.

here is a scan from the book edged weapon of Serbia czarna Gora and Yugoslavija.It is a drawing but this book is very helpfull.Ted

Here are the full views.

What do you guys think.

1. Is it original?

2. Is this really worth $4,000?

Personally I wouldnt pay this price but for man who is conected with cetnik history maybe its worth this money.Jim look at Hlinka dagger there is so crude and ordinary fittingson this dagger but in Czech people who remember this movement it is a true piece of history.I think it is the same with this bayonet.Just my opinion I wouldn pay this money Ted

a local dealer friend turn one of those up about 5-6 years ago. A little bit better condition. Sold it for $3000 to a collector.

Dave

Ive asked on Croatian forum.They told that condition of this dagger set the value 500-2000 USD .Just say what Ive heard.Ted

Thanks to everyone! Especially Jim who posted the pics for me.

R.Friend

hey zet what is the name of that croatian forum?

http://kolekcionari.com/
with pleasure all the best Ted

thank you

I just wanted to thank everyone who provided help with my 1924/40 Kindajhl Dagger,#1477 and to let everyone know that I sold it today at the MAX Military show in Monroeville PA. The price that I was paid was $3,500.00 US dollars and the buyer was a Serb and he was very excited to buy it. I was somewhat reluctant to sell, but I could tell that it really meant something more to him, and he said that it was going into his private collection.

Hi,
I am collector from Croatia and I know that this Kindjal Dagger is extermally rare - and (as I know) only 2 pieces exist in hands of Croatian collectors. This one is from my collection.

Another beautiful dagger. Thank you for sharing.

Hello Ted

Nice item

Nice Very Nice and Rare