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Posted: 3/19/2022 11:02:12 AM EDT

Picked up an Expert 308 from The CMP a few months back, and would like to add a bayonet to it. My inclination is toward a 1905 16", but could be talked into something else. I understand that original bayonets just aren't as available as they once were. The only real source for any decent bayonets seems to be eBay, but many of those are spendy. My M1 isn't all original, so I'd probably be ok with a quality reproduction that wasn't of Chinese origin. Thoughts on how to proceed?

Posted: 3/19/2022 11:26:22 AM EDT

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If you have any local gun shows in the area, that is always a good place to look, as typically there is always someone there selling memorabilia and other items.

If you want USGI (and not a nock off) Ebay isn't bad, just have to be patient. If you want the longer sword style bayonet those will probably have a higher premium since there aren't as many of them around (many were cut down).

Posted: 3/19/2022 11:37:46 AM EDT

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The original M1905 bayonets are in the $300-$700 range nowadays depending on what type of scabbard it has.

Cut-down M1905s are bringing $75-$150. With the low end being Greek used originals with no scabbards.

M1 Bayonets are in the $125-$175 range.

Greek made M1 bayonets can be found in the $40-$125 range right now mostly with no scabbards.

Any bayonet made by WT will be stupid money.

For your purposes I'd suggest a Greek made M1 due to the cost and availability. It will also be 100x better than any current repro. The Greek ones can be identified by a serial number stamped into the cross guard or the letter EN_S on the blade.

Posted: 3/19/2022 8:25:43 PM EDT

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The original M1905 bayonets are in the $300-$700 range nowadays depending on what type of scabbard it has.

Cut-down M1905s are bringing $75-$150. With the low end being Greek used originals with no scabbards.

M1 Bayonets are in the $125-$175 range.

Greek made M1 bayonets can be found in the $40-$125 range right now mostly with no scabbards.

Any bayonet made by WT will be stupid money.

For your purposes I'd suggest a Greek made M1 due to the cost and availability. It will also be 100x better than any current repro. The Greek ones can be identified by a serial number stamped into the cross guard or the letter EN_S on the blade.

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Yep.

eBay and be patient.

Posted: 3/19/2022 9:25:07 PM EDT

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eBay it is then, thanks for the help!

Posted: 3/19/2022 10:05:52 PM EDT

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eBay it is then, thanks for the help!

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If you have questions, ask here or PM me.

Posted: 3/20/2022 9:13:01 AM EDT

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For your purposes I'd suggest a Greek made M1 due to the cost and availability. It will also be 100x better than any current repro. The Greek ones can be identified by a serial number stamped into the cross guard or the letter EN_S on the blade.

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For your purposes I'd suggest a Greek made M1 due to the cost and availability. It will also be 100x better than any current repro. The Greek ones can be identified by a serial number stamped into the cross guard or the letter EN_S on the blade.

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eBay it is then, thanks for the help!

I’ve seen a few of those Greek bayos on tables at the area gun show. Some looked to have scabbards, some didn’t, and I don’t know if a particular scabbard was original to the Greek bayo or not.

That said, I agree about trying to snag a Greek bayo over an overpriced ChiCom repop.

Posted: 4/26/2022 1:49:11 AM EDT

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https://www.northridgeinc.com/category-s/192.htm

They had used 10 inch ones last year.. was like 6 for $99 or so...

had to buy the scabbard separately.