What did you use again for criteria to determine when the blade was made??
RICHARD KUCHTA
Richard,
I can’t speak for Andy, but what I use to date unmarked items are usually OEM dated military bayonets to compare them with. Which is why it’s really nice to be able to see things close up. And without that, what do you have to actually have to evaluate a specific item?? So all you can do is guess. Do you have your own method for dating?
Best Regards, FP
FP,
I do not have an exact science method to determine the date of the bayonet. I do a blade comparrison using calipers to check against known dated blades.
The theory of camp made bayonets using slave labor somewhat distorts the overall dating process of the bayonet. Blade blanks might be accurately dated but the final Assembly process might be a year or two off depending on how the material moves through the system. Also the factor of battlefield salvage enters into play and older bayonets may end up a new finish and new dated grips.
Richard K
