#42616
02/10/2010 01:23 AM
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Hi all: I just watched an ebay (Yeah, I know) auction where a bayo went for nearly $800 U.S. The bayonet was close to mint, matching and a S/155. (A lot of you probably followed this auction, too ) The bayonet had special matching markings on the scabbard and the guard. The mark was O.4026k. Why did this bayonet attract so much interest and such a high price? Was the extra mark a unit marking of some significance. I don't know anything about unit markings. I'd appreciate it if anyone had any light to share on the subject. Thanks!
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#42617
02/10/2010 01:58 AM
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I didn't see the auction you're referring to. Could you post a link?
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#42618
02/10/2010 02:02 AM
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The markings sound like naval markings.
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#42619
02/10/2010 02:08 AM
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just a sec on the item No.
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#42620
02/10/2010 02:16 AM
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The item No. was 310198242260 if that helps.
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#42621
02/10/2010 03:14 AM
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The question posted mentions that the bayonet is marked "O" for Ostsee, a Kriegsmarine marking. It also mentions that the waffenampt marks are an early type so I guess it's rare. Combat pieces are not my interest but I can appreciate such rare marks. Maybe one of the other bayo guys can chime in. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...=310198242260&_rdc=1
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#42622
02/10/2010 05:57 PM
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Kriegsmarine pieces are rare and usually pretty rough condition-wise. To me, $800 would not be out of line for one as nice as this one appears to be. The frog is frosting on the cake!!
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#42623
02/10/2010 08:43 PM
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Thanks for the replies. I did think it was a unit mark of some type. Now if I only can figure out how to decifer unit numbers.
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#42624
02/11/2010 12:18 AM
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I got rid of my one and only beautiful KM marked matching bayonet...i held it for a trade and it was worth it!
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#42625
02/11/2010 01:14 AM
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the bayonet in question was matching numbers and matching KM numbers. It was also in excellent condition. Pretty rare. PM
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