Dibs Posted 3 August , 2023 Share Posted 3 August , 2023 Hello all, can anyone shed on light on this? I've found it whilst clearing out my late mum's house. My dad served did serve in the RAOC. Many Thanks, Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptage Posted 3 August , 2023 Share Posted 3 August , 2023 It looks like something as simple as a letter opener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 4 August , 2023 Share Posted 4 August , 2023 It appears to have started out life as a French M1874 "Gras" bayonet, but looks to have been drastically shortened, deliberately blunted and chromed later in life, possibly for drill or parade use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted 4 August , 2023 Author Share Posted 4 August , 2023 6 hours ago, Andrew Upton said: It appears to have started out life as a French M1874 "Gras" bayonet, but looks to have been drastically shortened, deliberately blunted and chromed later in life, possibly for drill or parade use? Thanks Andrew. Yes, that looks exactly the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk VII Posted 8 August , 2023 Share Posted 8 August , 2023 Large numbers of Gras bayonets were altered into fire irons when sold off; there are several types. Could this be a poker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBsk Posted 10 August , 2023 Share Posted 10 August , 2023 On spine of blade could be the maker and date when it was produced as Gras1874, from the B prefix on crossguard it was serialed with Gras 1874 rifle made in Chatellerault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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