Trev2386 Posted 6 April , 2016 Share Posted 6 April , 2016 A friend has just bought the below item and asked me about it. I have no idea!! I think it's American. There are no markings. He was told its in such good condition that it probably wasn't issued and dates about 1913ish. Any help, as always, will be gratefully received. Trev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N White Posted 6 April , 2016 Share Posted 6 April , 2016 Not American. Mauser style. Usually looking like this they are Yugoslavian, but unmarked may be other make. VERY not WWI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawdoc34 Posted 7 April , 2016 Share Posted 7 April , 2016 Certainly looks like a yugo M1924 or long belgian export type bayonet to me. Any markings anywhere on bayonet or frog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trajan Posted 7 April , 2016 Share Posted 7 April , 2016 I have never looked at or into these, but long bayonets for 'maximum reach' as late as the 1920's? What were they thinking of! Trajan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev2386 Posted 7 April , 2016 Author Share Posted 7 April , 2016 Certainly looks like a yugo M1924 or long belgian export type bayonet to me. Any markings anywhere on bayonet or frog? Major, There's nothing at all on the bayonet or the frog. It does seem to have some form of built in sharpener just inside the frog if that helps? Trev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gew88/05 Posted 7 April , 2016 Share Posted 7 April , 2016 Certainly looks like a yugo M1924 or long belgian export type bayonet to me. Any markings anywhere on bayonet or frog? Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev2386 Posted 7 April , 2016 Author Share Posted 7 April , 2016 Many thanks for all the input. I'll pass the info my mate, Trev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawdoc34 Posted 7 April , 2016 Share Posted 7 April , 2016 Any chance of some pics of this built in sharpener Trevor? Probably just spring to hold bayonet firmly in the scabbard. Sometimes on yugo bayonets there are faintly marked W type symbols on the crossguard, Aleck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reese williams Posted 7 April , 2016 Share Posted 7 April , 2016 I agree with Sawdoc FN (Belgian) long export to go with an FN manufactured Mauser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev2386 Posted 7 April , 2016 Author Share Posted 7 April , 2016 Any chance of some pics of this built in sharpener Trevor? Probably just spring to hold bayonet firmly in the scabbard. Sometimes on yugo bayonets there are faintly marked W type symbols on the crossguard, Aleck Aleck, I'll get back to him and ask him if I can have a proper look and get the info, Trev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev2386 Posted 8 April , 2016 Author Share Posted 8 April , 2016 All, I've managed to get my hands on this and had a good look. There are no markings on any part of the bayonet, scabbard or frog. The, so-called, self sharpeners are two flat, leaf type springs, which I presume are retaining springs. I've attached a couple more photo's of both sides of the handle, which may, or may not, add to its identity. Trev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trajan Posted 8 April , 2016 Share Posted 8 April , 2016 ... I've managed to get my hands on this and had a good look. .... The, so-called, self sharpeners are two flat, leaf type springs, which I presume are retaining springs. ... Good to have this one up for discussion as this way we all learn something new, so thanks Trev! I am certain Aleck (Sawdoc) will come back with a more positive ID as among GWF members he has certainly much wider knowledge on pre- and post GW bayonets than most, but while the basic configuration says 'Mauser'! the slotted press-stud says - to me - 'Post WW1'. It will nice nice to know what it is! Oh, and yes, those are scabbard retaining springs in the mouth of the scabbard. Trajan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyH Posted 8 April , 2016 Share Posted 8 April , 2016 I'm with Sawdoc on this, if it's a Belgian FN 1924, the overall length will be 514mm, and the blade length 384mm. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev2386 Posted 8 April , 2016 Author Share Posted 8 April , 2016 I'm with Sawdoc on this, if it's a Belgian FN 1924, the overall length will be 514mm, and the blade length 384mm. Mike. Mike, The overall length is, near as dammit, 21.5 inches, which drops, more or less, with your measurements. Trev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawdoc34 Posted 9 April , 2016 Share Posted 9 April , 2016 Trev, looks like you have a belgian long export bayonet there mate, many thanks to all of the other members in confirming it's identity, loads of knowledgeable members on this forum that can help others with non WW1 bayonets,Just goes to show that we can help out post WW1 collectors as well, well done chaps you are a credit to the forum☺☺☺☺ Aleck & all members☺ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev2386 Posted 9 April , 2016 Author Share Posted 9 April , 2016 I can only echo the above comments. Many thanks, Trev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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