OK gang, which bayonet should I get from the CMP? They are all $65.00. Is one better than another or do I just close my eyes and choose one? This will be an internet purchase:
PB004ENS Bayonet M1. Used/serviceable MODEL M1 W/SCABBARD
PB003UFH Bayonet, Model M1 Modified w/SCABBARD. UNION FORK & HOE MFG
PB003AFH Bayonet, Model M1 Modified w/SCABBARD AMERICAN FORK & HOE
PB003UC Bayonet, Model M1 Modified w/SCABBARD-UTICA CUTLERY MFG
PB004UC Bayonet, Model M1 w/ scabbard MANUFACTURED BY UTICA CUTLERY
PB004AFH Bayonets, Model M1 w/ Scabbard AMERICAN FORK & HOE MFG
PB004UFH Bayonets, Model M1 w/scabbard UNION FORK AND HOE MFG.
Or none of the above?
UL
Hi UL,
Though these 3 manufacturers made up about 84% of total production, of the 3 uncut makes, UFH seems to be the least common. Also, the early Utica's can often have the crossed cannons, date and a small flaming bomb on the bottom of the blade (where the edge becomes a flat area) near the hilt. Overall, I would prefer that as opposed to the others.
Best of luck to you.
Thanks Doc!
UL
The long ones were the originals,
thats what I would try for,
the others were cut down and then they were forged shorter! ..:..