Oops, wrong photos, let's try that again! ~Tina "Motherhood: Changing Society One Diaper At A Time"

~Tina

Sorry, I don't have it in my possesion yet. I'm considering purchasing it at a local auction house tomorrow night. I previewed yesterday and only took these two photos, just as I was leaving. I can tell you the center of the blade has a groove in it.
~Tina
"Motherhood: Changing Society One Diaper At A Time"

~Tina

I didn't inspect it closely yesterday, I only noted the markings that the auctioneer listed in his ad. I will be able to take a closer look tomorrow. It does look very similar the Portuguese M1885 I found when I googled but that didn't help give me much of an idea of value. I'll just see if the bidding ends up in place where I'm comfortable enough to take a chance. If I bring it home I'll post more pics.
~Tina
"Motherhood: Changing Society One Diaper At A Time"

~Tina

The value of a bayonet has a great deal to do with its condition and completeness. I can't see the blade which is critical. Any dents in the blade cutting edge, or a broken tip, will slash (no pun intended) the value. An ugly cutting edge that someone has sharpened with a file or grindstone is a curse. Rust pits are also bad news. A big detraction is a missing scabbard, and I don't see a scabbard in your pic. Bayonet collectors like their bayonets complete down to undented scabbard, frog with leather in good condition, with blade bright, smooth steel, and sharp, fully-legible markings if that's the way it came from the arsenal or factory.

I wouldn't pay too much for a bayonet that has many of the problems I mentioned, as it could be hard to sell.

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