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I picked this up a couple of years ago when I went to look at some other stuff. It had been in the vet`s shed since the war and the exterior shows it!

When I pulled the blade it was covered in the old hardened grease and looked nothing special. when i cleaned it off with spirit i got a surprise because it is about as mint as you might expect one to be. Perfectly preserved by the scabbard and grease. I also got the rust off the hilt.

I figured one day I might try a restoration, put it away and then forgot about it. looking at it again i don`t think I would bother and anyway it may be better left as is.

What do you think...still a collectable as it is or maybe just good for someone who wants to switch a rough blade and grip plates? The frog is still very good!

Maybe someone would appreciate it like it is???

I might decide to move it on. I probably paid too much for it but any rough guide as to what would be a fair deal for someone on this would also be appreciated?

Thanks!

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Personally i'd leave it alone , but it is my personel opinion , blade is nice and it's from one of my favorite makers , frog is a beaut too !!!! PM me if you want to pass it on/trade for something ?
Kind Regards,
Will.

Hey, I think it looks great. What I really buy most is the blade and the fact this is a pioneer definitely helps. The blade is mint and probably as good as it gets. I would also leave it alone to tell its story and I am sure someone will buy it.

JAN :-D

Thank you for your comments, yes i think better left as it is and probably too good to be used for the parts.

thanks again!

Cordially

Landser

Nice bayonet, thanks for sharing, Ian.