
Swords, Knives, Bayonets and Edged Weapons Auction
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Swords, Knives, Bayonets and Edged Weapons Auction
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Description
MostĀ of the swords and bayonets in this auction are from an Upstate South Carolina estate. The owner of the items was a Scottish Highlands Games participant and a Sons of the American Revolution reenactor, among other activities.Ā He was a collector of many things, and we will have multiple other auctions for this estate. Most of the longer swords were on display in his home in Pickens, SC - we removed them and transported them to our gallery for ease of sale and shipping.
All items sell to the highest bidder with $1.00 opening bids and 15% buyer's premium.
All items sell to the highest bidder with $1.00 opening bids and 15% buyer's premium.
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Closed Lots
Three Vintage Lighters
This lot contains an Aluminum Duplex lighter that is circa 1940 with bayonet caps on the wick end and threaded plugs for filling on the other end. Both sides light independently. Next is a vintage Bowers Sure Fire Trench Military Lighter made in Kalamazoo Mi. Last is a vintage Windjammer Galter WWII era Trench Lighter. None have been tested.
Vintage Zippo Lighter
This vintage Zippo lighter displays a golfer teeing off on the case and a golf green on the lid. Both scenes are stamped into the metal
Vintage Zippo Lighter
This Zippo advertises "Champion Dependable Spark Plugs" stamped into the side case.
Five Vintage Lighters
This lot consists of one Zippo advertising "The Associates" stamped into the side. The cam may need some repair work on this one. Next is a Maruman Halley Electronic Gas Lighter. Next are two Ronson lighters, one is a "Princess" and the other is a "Standard". Last is Omega Superlighter by YBO.
British Model 1907 Bayonet with Leather Sheath
Ricasso is marked Wilkinson with a 1917 Date. The overall length is 22" with a 17" blade.
Model 1924/49 Long Bayonet
Possibly Yugoslavian. Ricasso is marked with a triangle with AT3 stamped inside it. The overall length is 20-1/4" with a 15" blade. The metal sheath includes the leather frog.
Model 1924/49 Long Bayonet
Possibly Yugoslavian. Ricasso is marked with a triangle with AT3 stamped inside it. The overall length is 20-1/4" with a 15" blade. The metal sheath includes the leather frog.
Austria Model 1895 Bayonet
Knife bayonet for use on the 8mm M1895 Mannlicher rifle, which was produced in great quantities prior to and during First World War One. Overall length is 14" with a 9-1/2" blade.
Mauser Style Bayonet with Hollow Ground Dagger Blade
This is a very interesting bayonet. It appears to be a Czechoslovakian VZ-24 bayonet with a dagger blade that both edges are hollow ground. The overall length of this bayonet is 14-1/4" with a 9-1/8" blade.
Indian-made Sword Bayonet for the SMLE No. I Mk. III
Indian made sword bayonet for use with theĀ .303 caliber Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield No.Ā I Mk.Ā III (SMLE) rifle. This bayonet is markedĀ R.F.I. for Rifle Factory Ishapur. The overall length of this bayonet is 16-1/2" with a 11-3/4" blade.
Fairbairn-Sykes Style British Commando Fighting Knife
Overall Length of 11-3/4" with a 7" blade. Knife and sheath are all black.
British No. 4 Mk II* Spike Bayonet
The No. 4 Mk. II* was a further simplified version, with the socket and blade two separate forgings. This lowered costs and allowed manufacture by subcontractors. This also disbursed production, mitigating the risk of production being interrupted by bombing. Two-piece construction gives the No. 4 Mk. II* its characteristic stepped join between blade and socket.
Cut Down M1 Garand Bayonet with Sheath
Overall Length is 11-1/4" with a blade length of6-1/2".
Indian-made Sword Bayonet for the SMLE No. I Mk. III
Indian made sword bayonet for use with the .303 caliber Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield No. I Mk. III (SMLE) rifle. This bayonet is marked R.F.I. for Rifle Factory Ishapur. Blade date stamp is 12-43. The overall length of this bayonet is 16-3/4" with a 12-1/4" blade.
This variant was the last, and crudest production type, with a square pommel, and rectangular grips.These were painted black.
This variant was the last, and crudest production type, with a square pommel, and rectangular grips.These were painted black.
Argentina M1909 Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard
Serial number on scabbard matches sword. Overall length is 20" with a 14-3/4" blade.Ricasso is stamped Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co. Solingen on one side and Modelo Argentino 1909 on the other.
Austria M1871/84 Export Bayonet with Scabbard
Appears to be an Austrian M1871 bayonet with scabbard. Ricasso has a a CE over WG stamp. Overall length is 14-5/8" with a 9-3/4" blade
Danish Army HTK M1 Garand Bayonet Adapter Carrier Strap
Danish Army HTK M1 Garand Bayonet Web Belt Adapter, Carrier Strap
Brazillian WWI M1908 Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard
Brazilian WWI M1908 Artillery Short Sword with Leather Scabbard.
US Navy Model 1870 Bayonet
US Navy Model 1870 Bayonet for M1970 Remington Rifle. Overall length is 26-1/4" with a 20-1/2" blade.
Edge Brand Solingen Fixed Brand with Stag Handle
Edge Brand fixed blade knife with leather sheath. Note that the sheath has some damage next to the belt loop. The sheath is also marked "Solingen Western Germany". The knife has an overall length of 9" with a 5" blade.
Reproduction Socket Bayonet for the Brown Bess Rifle
Reproduction Socket Bayonet fits the Brown Bess Musket of the British Empire. This bayonet has a black leather sheath and a 17" blade.
Enfield No. 4 Mkv II Spike Bayonet with Scabbard
The No. 4 Mk II is a simplified version, eliminating the milling cuts required to create the cruciform blade flutes. The No. 4 Mk. II was otherwise identical to the Mk. I, with the bayonet and socket one solid forging.
Scottish Dirk
This replica has a 3 1/4" blade and overall length of 6 5/8". It comes with a sheath.
Super Knife
This knife has a 2 1/4" blade with a partial serrated edge and a thumb stud. The blade has a locking feature and the knife has a belt cutter incorporated into the handle. It also has a glass break pin on the end of the handle. The handle is aluminum with a diamond pattern texture and it has USMC medallion in the grip on one side and a belt clip on the other side. Appears to be new in the box.