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| Author: | subhunter76 [ Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Ames Bayonet |
Well I always wanted one of these but I could not see spending the cash for an original, plus they are hard to find and with so many good repos, you never know what you might get. so I took the safe route and bought a repo. But it fills a hole in my collection. Here are some pics! |
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| Author: | A square 10 [ Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ames Bayonet |
i think i understand - if i were to have a pritchard for the webley , id go the same route , but you need to inform those of us in the dark here - whats this for and whats its time of use ? BTW this is one very interesting looking blade - i like it |
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| Author: | subhunter76 [ Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ames Bayonet |
OK here is the history as stated by Jerry Janzen. U.S. Navy Model 1861 Dahlgren This Bayonet, designed by the famous wepons designer admiral John A Dahlgren.It has the Distinction of being the first U.S. knife bayonet. It was used on the Model 1861 Plymouth/Whitneyville '69 Cal. short Musket rifle.It is a massive and spectacular Bayonet.It has a strangely made heavy blade with brass guard and backstrap/pommel and a one-piece wooden grip. It weighs over two pounds and has a brass mounted black leather scabbard. according to Hardin, this piece was produced in four distinct variations. |
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| Author: | subhunter76 [ Thu Oct 23, 2008 7:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ames Bayonet |
This is why I bought a repo. I can't belive the cost of these. I just saw another yesterday and the bid was up to $568 it had no scabbard and the blade was rusted. |
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| Author: | A square 10 [ Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ames Bayonet |
ouch - i was looking at one the other day - it wasnt that much [i suspect repro] but its one ive learned 'recently' to be warry of , what a beautiful bayonet |
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| Author: | subhunter76 [ Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ames Bayonet |
Found another , but it to is missing a scabbard. They are pricey. |
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