Former Bayonet

[Chris Evans]

Originally Posted by thinreadline

Absolutely Chris , obsolete bayonets are continually refashioned into sidearms or knives, both in near contemporary times and much later ... often by those who have a need for these objects but also by modern hobbyists ... this is a sidearm made from a German Seitengewehr bayonet by a friend of mine 40 years ago ! If it passed into the hands of a less than scrupulous dealer , then dont doubt it would acquire a 'cock and bull' story to enhance its value !

Yes, it is a shame that bayonets of historical significance are destroyed in this manner.

This was given a good airing in an Argentine forum a few years ago and disaproved of.

Cheers
Chris