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Post by CRMichaelis on May 6, 2008 21:43:53 GMT -8
Seph,
Interesting! Have you actually gotten one to examine? I know there will be interest in the M1917 bayonets for the Doughboys. So far the repro scabbards I've seen have been junk - it would be great to finally have a good alternative to wrecking an original. Especially at this price. Please post your review of their repro bayonets!
I haven't gotten one yet, but IMA does make a repro scabbard for the German Butcher bayonet.
Thanks much!
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Post by rmli on May 6, 2008 23:09:39 GMT -8
I've got the SMLE repro bayonet scabbard from IMA. It has the tear drop shaped lug. And it is fairly robust. And at $15, I would not worry about damaging it. Besides, it's too clean, fresh out of the box. IMA also makes a "hookie" for $79. But I haven't seen one up close. But that would still be prefererable to using a $600+ original. I might get one (the repop.) when I get my big government giv-a-way.
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Post by rmli on May 6, 2008 23:21:51 GMT -8
Cost wise, you can still get original SMLE bayonets cheaper than the repro's at Atlanta Cutlery. But the question is: do you want to use an original for re-enacting? An original bayonet is a pretty tough piece of equipment. On the other hand, an original SMLE hooked quillion bayonet should be in a display case.
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Post by rmli on May 7, 2008 0:52:15 GMT -8
The bayonet itself would probably survive the re-enacting expirience. But the original scabbard would take a beating. But I think I'll look into getting the repop. hooky. I think it would look pretty good with my (repop.) pre 1916 type ammo carriers.
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Post by rmli on May 7, 2008 7:20:27 GMT -8
Seph, Go to www.ima-usa.com and follow the links: British Militaria, Bayonets Phil |
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Post by rmli on May 7, 2008 15:44:48 GMT -8
The scabbard is not perfect. But it will certainly pass the 2 ft. rule. And for the price, I have no problems with using and abusing it in the field.
Phil
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Post by rmli on May 17, 2008 7:31:29 GMT -8
Is the German bayonet actually called a "butchers" blade? Or is that an Americanization of the name "Blucher"? Blucher bladed swords are from the late Napoleonic Wars. And they are slightly heavier in the tip, than the rest of the blade. The French complained about the "horrific" wounds these type swords caused. I think it was also referred to as a "hatchet" type tip. The British also had this sword and it was called the 1797 Light Dragoon Sabre.
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Post by rmli on May 29, 2008 1:57:11 GMT -8
I just received my hooked quillion SMLE bayonet from IMA, in tonights post. I am not very impressed. On a scale of 1-10, I would give it a 6.5 to a 7. It's not finished as nice as an original. It fits on the mount rather loosely. It has the post 1907 cleaning hole that Seph mentioned. And it just doesn't feel right. It looks OK from about 2 feet away, but fails on a close casual inspection. Maybe I'll sell it to one of the FNG's in the Lancashire Fusiliers. The scabbard is actually rather nice. If this is an example of the reproduction bayonets available, I would hold out for an original, and use the repro scabbard. That's the item that gets all of the abuse, anyway.
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Post by hawkhero on Nov 14, 2008 16:55:21 GMT -8
For the M1903, Sportsmans Guide sells a decent repro for $70 (less scabbard.) You need to strip the blue off the blade, but it looks pretty good and is dated 1906. It isn't the easiest to slide on/off the lug, so you need to make sure it locks in before you play. www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=148285Not the cheapest, but it works. Cheers; --Brian |
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