#93562
07/14/2007 08:33 PM
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I am told that this is a rare Yugo Chetnik bayo made for the honor guard for the Chetnik King Alexander. Can you guys tell me anything more about it? Numbers produced, actual use, value? Thanks, wagner   
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#93563
07/15/2007 01:10 PM
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that is a beauty. i have seen these about every two years it seems. they do very well on auctions. a beautiful piece!
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#93564
07/15/2007 02:33 PM
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Hello Wagner,
Yes it is a very rare bayonet. Here is my example, which is rather more beat up than yours, and it has lost its Deaths head badge.
To my understanding, the bayonet fits on the Model 1930 Export Mauser rifle, and the Chetniks provided the Royal Guard for King Peter of Yugoslavia. I believe that these "Kindjahl" style bayonets were exclusive to the Royal Guard.
Of the 5 or 6 examples I have seen over the years, all had relatively low numbers. In fact, your specimen numbered in the 1100s is the highest number I have encountered. My example is numbered 109. Actual quantity produced? I can only guess, but I think it might have been around a couple of thousand at most.
Value, difficult to say. I bought mine in about 1981, off Roger S. Steffin (now there is a name from the past) at the Houston Gun Show. I knew immediately what it was and just had to buy it. Unfortunately, Roger also knew exactly what it was - so I didn't get too much of a bargain. Whatever value they have now - it must have three zeros on the end of it.
FJS
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#93565
07/15/2007 02:36 PM
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man that must be a rare bajonet the pommel looks like a wikings sword pommel beautiful piece..
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#93566
07/15/2007 04:06 PM
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I thank you guys:
John, for your knid words.
Fred: for your detailed explaination and showing your example of same.
Wiking: for your kind words and showing your wonderful collection of bayonets.
Kind Regards,
-wagner-
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#93567
08/15/2007 11:15 PM
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#93569
09/21/2007 09:33 AM
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Thanks WAGNER & Fred,
You've certainly introduced me to a 'New' WW2 Collectible Item......(And provided a good Education along the way)...
Which I didn't know Existed! Dave/dblmed
[Always looking for TeNo � Schuma � Technische Noodhulp Items...]
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#93570
10/10/2007 05:36 PM
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One sold at the MAX for $175.00
MAX & OVMS Life Member, MAX Bd. of Experts. GDC Platinum Dealer. Collector since 1955.
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#93571
10/10/2007 06:48 PM
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quote: Originally posted by Houston Coates:
One sold at the MAX for $175.00
WOW!!!  Wish I had been the lucky bastich!
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