Billy G. and Fred:
In re. Jim M.'s dress bayonet, I have this one in my collection...
I believe, many moons ago both Fred and I after a couple of glasses of fine wine, discussed my dress piece just like Jim M.'s.
I believe we decided that this was a very low zinc and lead alloy that would not take a magnet and that the wooden grip, carved to look like stag was part of the plan to sell low priced dress bayonets to those that could not afford a typical dress blade.
I'd have to dig into my drawers to find the piece...haven't looked at in years.
Regards to You Guys,
Jack
