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Speedy Builder505/05/2020 16:05:30
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I have a couple of WW1 Bayonetes - the long ones. Condition not too bad, no rust but no sheaths for them. I guess there are still hundreds of them about and have no 'rarity' value.

My quandary Should I have them destroyed so there is no chance of them getting into the wrong hands, or 'sell' them off to some sort of military / collectable shop?

AdrianR05/05/2020 16:22:02
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There are enough sharp pointy things about already for idiots, I would see if military shop is interested.

V8Eng05/05/2020 17:04:57
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The Wife seems to spend time watching various Antiques Programmes and there seems to be a market for Militaria.

A quick online search online might pick up some dealers.

Edited By V8Eng on 05/05/2020 17:06:13

Edited By V8Eng on 05/05/2020 17:06:54

Robert Atkinson 205/05/2020 17:52:53
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I would certainly look at getting them to dealer or collector. Too much historical stuff is being scrapped as it is.
Value depends on model (I assume it's a 1907), make, age and condition but likely to be in tens of pounds, not scrap value. You can buy scabbards on ebay but they won't let you sell the bayonet.

Robert G8RPI.

jason udall05/05/2020 18:45:02
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**LINK**

Link to video about the perils of french bayonet.    

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Mick B105/05/2020 20:08:41
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There's a very active group of bayonet collectors on the Great War Forum website in the Arms section. If you post good pics of yours - especially any markings - those folk might identify if there's anything special or collectable about them.

Edited By Mick B1 on 05/05/2020 20:09:16

old mart05/05/2020 20:14:49
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If you take them to a militaria shop to sell, pack them securely in a cardboard box, so they are not a danger to anybody in transit, a chance encounter with the police with them loose on the back seat of the car could get you into a lot of trouble. It might even be sensible to tell the shop you are bringing them for evaluation before travelling.

Dave Halford05/05/2020 20:34:41
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Fakenham Thursday market for instance, has a Militaria stall. But not the things are now.

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