Opinions / Information on Bayonet

[John Huff]

I have been looking for a nice bayonet (which I know little about) for a mannequin display. I bought this one thinking it was matching but it appears that it isn't. The blade is marked 44fnj with a serial number 2339n. The scabbard is marked cof 43. All parts appear to be near unissued. My questions:

1) Does the frog appear to be original WW2 vintage?

2) I see no serial number on the cof43 scabbard although it is tight inside the frog. Is the lack of a serial number normal for this maker / date?

3) What would the value of a mismatched set be with all parts in unissed condition? The pictures really don't show the condition as nice as it is in-hand

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[AndyB]

very nice bayonet, probably non visible the serial number on cof43 piece.The frog could be real but is probably a depot piece. best regards,Andy

[John Huff]

Thank you. There is absolutely no serial number on the cof 43 scabbard. ???

[AndyB]

It could be replacement scabbard or the frog is so tight on it , that the serial numbers could be not seen? best regards,Andy