Dimensions of M1941 Bayonet??

[THREEDFLYER 0]

I recently acquired an original correct bayonet for my M1941 and it looks like about 1" of the tip has been lightly sharpened along the way and I want to be sure it has not been shortened.

Can someone in the know give me some dimensions on an unaltered bayonet so I can compare to what I have??  

Regards.

Tom Graham - Prescott Valley, AZ

 

[Mitch J 0]

Ive got 11 3/4" overall length,

[THREEDFLYER 0]

Thank you Mitch, 

I just measured mine and the length is about 1/16" under 11-3/4" and has been slightly ground/sharpened about 1" from the tip 

The bayonet has 4-digit numbers stamped in two locations.....on the rivet and on the barrel ring that fits over the muzzle and these numbers do not match each other.  I assume that is the correct location for military issued bayonets but I am still waiting for my book by Canfield to show up so I can do more research.

The scabbard is in OK condition but has some checking/cracking at the point end and the strap is showing cracking/thinning as well. 

The asking price for this bayonet with scabbard is $425 and the seller sent it to me for me to inspect before sending payment.  He did inform me of the point being sharpened.

 

[ryche_me 0]

I would be happy to compare it to mine which i believe has been un altered.

Ryche

[THREEDFLYER 0]

1 hour ago, ryche_me said:

I would be happy to compare it to mine which i believe has been un altered.

Ryche

I would appreciate knowing the dimensions of your bayonet, the overall length would be helpful.

[Yuccacapt343 0]

Good morning and congrats on your new JSAR purchase! My bayonet is unaltered and is actually 11 7/8".

Wayne

[Ed Johnson 0]

Walt Liss has specialized in dealing with these bayonets. Problem is, a tree fell on his truck so he's trying to deal with that mess at the moment.

[THREEDFLYER 0]

Thanks Ed, hope to hear from Walt once the tree has been removed from his truck!  Hopefully it's still drivable and Walt is OK!!

I will try to post photos showing the tip of this bayonet soon so all can see.  

 

[taharad 0]

Bayonets are like snowflakes, no two are exactly alike.  Most are a little shorter than 12 inches.

[Yuccacapt343 0]

Wow Taharad, you have one for everyday of the week!