Fairbain Sykes.....which type?

[alessio cammelli]

Hi Guys.....found a lot of years ago...here in Tuscany....handle modified (probably for civilian use).....the question:

is this Fairbain a second type or a third one?

Confuse me the 42 date stamped on it.....


thanks to all in advance

Alessio

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[Mons 1914]

It has the early ish type blade seams to be a second pattern.

[alessio cammelli]

It has the early ish type blade seams to be a second pattern the 42/\ is the code of wilkinson & not the year.

.....many thanks for the info.....

Alessio

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Alessio, wood handles were fitted to wartime blades. It seems some makers had surplus blades and wanted to use them up. Some say they were a cheaper option private purchase item, others say they were made for use in the Far East.

I cannot really comment on yours, other that to say it looks like it has been on there a long time.

Cheers, Ade.

[alessio cammelli]

honored for your post Mr Stevenson......many thanks for add these interesting infos.......

Alessio

[Mons 1914]

Your Welcome

Heres a pic of a standard 2nd pattern.

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[alessio cammelli]

yes...almost for sure a second pattern....thanks again Mons 1914.....

Alessio

[britpc]

Hi Alessio,
From the mark on the crossguard it is most likely to have come from a 2nd Patt.

Mons, has your 2nd been apart?? Unusual to see the B2 on the underside of the crossguard
Regards
Irv

[Mons 1914]

Irv,

Yes the stamp is on the wrong side but all looks fine, straight from the family of a veteran. did they stamp them after assembly or was the cross guard already stampd before assembly?

Scott