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24th October 2005, 10:17 PM
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Location: comfortably at home, USA
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Carlos -
I've heard that these were sometimes used as plug bayonets, any truth to that? I've one also, although considerably less ornate. Rich |
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25th October 2005, 08:02 AM
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I THINK THIS KNIFE WAS ONLY MADE FOR GENERAL USE OR FOR HUNTING. THERE ARE A KNIFE THAT WAS MADE TO BE BAYONET TOO., ITīS SIMILAR, BUT NO ITīS THE SAME. THIS KNIFE WAS PLACED IN THE FINAL PART OF THE BARREL. THE PROBLEM WAS I CANīT FIRE WITH THE KNIFE!! |
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25th October 2005, 10:27 AM
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Indeed, I confirm Carlos' attribution: a Spanish dagger, 19th. c., from the city of Albacete.
The punched decoration and the the pierced blade with brass fillings are also typical and put this one into the "higher than average" category. The brass "plugs" tend to be the first thing to be lost in the exemplars that feature them, as well as the handle's bone "ribs". This one is very nice, well-preserved and complete, together with the sheath, no less (it should be made of cardboard, by the way). My sincere congratulations. |
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