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Can You Identify This Bayonet?
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:04 pm
by Vikram
I stumbled upon this bayonet today. It does not look like a fake. Very sturdily put together and you can even see the grease on the blade. Got all the usual provisions and features of a modern bayonet such as wire cutting, saw etc. Even a strip of knife sharpener is there on the back of the scabbard.
Appreciate if you could identify this for me. Thank you.
Best-
Vikram
Re: Can You Identify This Bayonet?
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:24 pm
by Grumpy
It`s got me confused ..... looks like a cross between an AKM variant and a Buckmaster 188.
Re: Can You Identify This Bayonet?
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:25 pm
by Grumpy
Could it be a locally ( Georgian ) made AKM variant ?
Re: Can You Identify This Bayonet?
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:34 pm
by Vikram
Just found out what it is probably. An M9-Bayonet.
http://survivorsedge.com/index.php/comp ... sung-m200s
Whether the one I posted the photo of is original needs to be verified. Now that I found what it is, I am beginning to think that it could be a reproduction,albeit a decent one.
Best-
Vikram
Re: Can You Identify This Bayonet?
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:38 pm
by Grumpy
It`s a US M9 sawback.
Re: Can You Identify This Bayonet?
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:39 pm
by Grumpy
lol. ditto.
Re: Can You Identify This Bayonet?
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:53 pm
by Grumpy
You really should have turned the bayonet over to see what was stamped or etched on the other side of the ricasso. Tut. wrist slapped.
Re: Can You Identify This Bayonet?
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:16 pm
by Moin.
Are'nt the serrations on the M9 different Grumpy. Vikram does it have USMC Buck stamped on the ricasso just after the guard. Nice find.I saw the bayonets that come with the INsas.... Horrible....
Regards
Moin.
Re: Can You Identify This Bayonet?
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:36 pm
by Grumpy
There were/are different manufacturers of the M9 but the original design was by Buck and became known as the Buckmaster 188. The teeth on the sawback versions quite likely vary.
Re: Can You Identify This Bayonet?
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 11:16 pm
by Moin.
Grumpy wrote:There were/are different manufacturers of the M9 but the original design was by Buck and became known as the Buckmaster 188. The teeth on the sawback versions quite likely vary.
Got it. Thank you Grumpy.
Why don't people post pictures of Bayonets they have in this thread, if it's fine by Vikram that is. Brihaji has a fantastic old piece. Tcda has a few good ones and Naga collects them too I think.
Regards
Moin.
Re: Can You Identify This Bayonet?
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 11:20 pm
by Grumpy
I think that`s a really good idea ..... even better perhaps to start a new thread asking members to post pictures of bayonets that they have. Vikram ....... ?
Re: Can You Identify This Bayonet?
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 12:01 am
by Vikram
Perfect idea to start a thread for bayonets alone.Will start myself one.
Best-
Vikram
Re: Can You Identify This Bayonet?
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 12:53 am
by Grumpy
There`s a good chap Vikram .... you take a hint really well !
Re: Can You Identify This Bayonet?
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 12:18 pm
by Skyman
What is the hole towards the front for?
Re: Can You Identify This Bayonet?
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 1:05 pm
by Grumpy
It hooks over a projection on the scabbard so that the blade can be used as a wire cutter against the scabbard - rather like scissors.