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Old 25th October 2008, 04:00 PM   #1
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Default Re-hilted Bayonet?

Another item picked up at the local gun show. To me it has a Spanish look to it possible from Mexico or somewhere in South America? Looks like it could be a re-hilted bayonet but I have seen short swords that were quite similar. The big problem with this is that the seller decided to clean it before selling it. Blade has had a wire wheel taken to it leaving a lot of damage. He also polished the horn grip and brass fittings leaving the cracks in the grip filled with polishing compound. At least he left the guard alone. He said he had picked it up at a garage sale. There are no markings on this anywhere. Looking for comments on possible age and origin. Would sanding the blade to remove the damage caused by the wire wheel be a good idea or not?

Total length = 24-3/4"
Blade length = 20"
Blade at widest point = 1-1/8"

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