Double Etched Bayonet

[glock26]

hi,

can anybody give me an opinion on this double etched bayonet from these limited photos please?

cheers, del.

[bodes]

The etching is believable.....Bodes

[bodes]

I like it....Bodes

[fredswiss]

I agree. It appears to be original IMO.

[JohnZ]

No maker mark?

While at first blush I have to say that I like it, however the busy upper border all crammed together with leaves and acorns on the Amberg side does bother me some.

Not something we are accustomed to on the typical Holler etches we find on WKC or unmarked blades.

John

[Mat J]

Whittmann Example

For what it's worth, I knew I've seen one of these for sale on another dealer's site. And sure enough if someone would like to inspect the last example on Tom Whittman's etched bayonet page, you'll see the exact piece that is indeed WKC maker marked. From what I can see its identical. But I'll let everyone else be the judge. Alway's scares me when a piece doesn't have a makers mark. When producing such a fine piece, come on, how hard is it stamp the firms name. But thats just me. Also resale value hurts IMHO. All in all looks legit, and would be a fine piece in anyone's collection especially when we all know double etched pieces are all but drying up. Whittmann's sticker shock is a testament. Ha Ha! Just kidding, just a little. Hope this helps, and as always, happy collecting!!

Mat J

[glock26]

some more photos of this bayonet.

afraid i can't get any better shots of the etch with my crappy camera.

blade is simply stamped solingen?

but it looks to have some age/wear and rust on the rivets?

all thoughts welcome.

cheers, del.

[glock26]

anyone?

[JohnZ]

I think it is a good one.

John

[Mat J]

Ok

I see nothing wrong with this example.

[bastogne]

Red Felt

I believe the red felt is for artillery

[chevy216]

I've seen one other....IMO TR and a very nice piece

[glock26]

thanks for all the help.


cheers, del.

[glock26]

now on the estand.

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=817238

sad but needs must.


cheers, del.