Steve
I was at an antique show in Ohio on Sat. and picked this piece up. Not rare but the condition was out of sight and its an upgrade to the one I have.
My one WFP has a green felt buffer also. I am surprise that it may have been the norm.
John
Thanks for the kind words. I think most of the dress bayonet collectors help each other out, but at the same time there is a little competition on finding something new.
