Etched bayo opinions

[Drew Wright]

Guys:

I'd like to get some opinions on two etched bayonettes that I have. Specifically, are they original and, if so, what a fair price would be to list them on the eStand.

Here's the first. It's a short bayo by Holler.

Thanks much!

Drew

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Other side...

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Holler mark...

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Overall etching. It is etched on one side only...

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Detail 1...

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Detail 2...

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Ok, on to the next one. It's also etched on one side only and has no maker mark.

First pic...

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Other side...

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Overall etching...

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Detail pic...

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Another detail pic...

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Next to last pic...

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And the last one...

Thanks much in advance!

[Billy G]

Drew,

I don't like either of them. The Holler's etch borders & overall detail are lacking what I would consider a period original.

While the quality of the Pack is a little better, the font & just general neatness of the lettering looks off as well. I don't have my copy of Techet's book handy to identify that etch pattern but I'm pretty sure it wasn't a Pack etch & additionally, the spanner nuts would make it simple to swap out an original plain blade for a postwar etched one. Someone more versed might have more details but I wouldn't feel comfortable with either in my collection.

[dblmed]

We Need Wayne.....

We Need Wayne.....

Engraved Bayo's are another Minefield........

ONLY, the Advanced Collectors of these can really authenticate them......
(Sometimes it's only a minute detail which gives it away

I've got Techet's BOOK & it is still difficult for me.... ....Dave/dblmed