Hi guys!

Thanks very much John, will PM you tonight if this is OK.

Thank you also Keith for your informative response. Personally I like it, even if someone has used it as a makeshift hammer for the odd nail or two. I asked the seller for additional photos and that blade is mint, the only marks on that blade are scabbard marks.

I am not sure if that scabbard has been painted though Keith but then I am not really up on bayonets. Does anyone else have any opinions on the item?

PS - Have you lived in Hong Kong for long Keith? I used to live in Stanley and so miss my trips to Lantau Island (I think it was Lantau Confused)for the deep fried king prawns in black pepper.

Kind regards,

Davey