Is this a British bayonet?

[Ron C.]

I am trying to sort, straighten, and etc. my "room" to get it back in shape, see http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=397011. I found this the other day, and, due to my stroke, I don't really remember anything about it. I know that, even though I have had and still do have some "British" or Commonwealth items, I never really collected them. I think, mainly because of the arrow, this is British; however that is the only thing I think I know...not what war or anything. I think maybe the 42 might mean it was made in 1942, but don't know.

I had a couple of guys drop by the other day because they had heard I was sorting some stuff. They said it was very common and only worth about $12, but I don't fully trust them. I am pretty sure it is common, but what would be a fair value on it. I haven't messed with this stuff since the late 70s to speak of.

Please excuse the photos......I just put it down on the rug and took quick shots.

Thanks,
Ron

[qochoc]

It's British and for the No1 mark III Rifle. The value can range from $75 to $175 depending on condition and other factors.

I'd be happy to give you $12 bucks for it but you would have to help with the shipping

Jim

[Infanteer]

Well, to be 100% correct it's actually Australian as indicated by the MA and OA stamps. And yes, it is dated Sept 1942.

[juoneen]

Broad arrow proof...UK.

[grip3846]

frog

Round frog button says Australian as opposed to British teardrop frog button.
Don't you just love these chaps who call round when you are sorting things out and take your eyes out and come back for the sockets If you want to sell it put it on the E Stand,yes its common but it has a value...in UK that would be £60 from a dealer.
Regards,Ivan

[Mainemilitaria]

These are still fairly low value here in the states....usually $50. / $90.00 tops...
I'm speaking "in general"....not taking into consideration Austrailian, Canadian, Indian, or British.....or unit markings, etc. on some.

They have one value to a "Bayonet collector", another to a "Militaria" collector, and again, another value to the specialist who's looking for this exact variation or unit marking....etc.

$12.00 is an insulting offer....however! I wouldn't have anything to do with them....certianly wouldn't take thier offers....especially if you're not fully "up to speed" on prices, etc.

We'll gladly help if "we" can....
John G.

[Ron C.]

Thanks fellows.......I thought they were really "low-balling" me. I am certainly not up to speed on this stuff, since the last time I went to a show, or actually pursued it was in the late 1970s and I sold the most of my stuff in 1985.

Ron

[Infanteer]

Broad arrow proof...UK.

Yes, but it was also used by Australia in some circumstances and P'07 bayonets is one of those. Broad arrows (not C broad arrows) are seen quite often on Canadian items as well. The key here is the maker marks which indicates with a greater degree of certainty the origins of an item. The broad arrow was used to indicate acceptance/property by the British military but was also used as a general proof mark by several nations. The handle scales also appear to be stamped "SLAZ" which is another Australian maker mark (Slazenger).

[no 1 pts school]

bayonet

hello chaps ..

ive got one of those smle bayonets . exactly the same as this one on the forum . mine is dated may 42 but all the same markings ..... always thought it was british . but its an aussie one to my suprise

regards paul......

[Infanteer]

These Aussie made examples are pretty common. Don't forget that the Australian army used the No1 MkIII throughout WW2 and never adopted the No4 like England did.