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Old 11th December 2014, 03:40 PM   #2
cornelistromp
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the construction of the short tang, on which the strong tapering handle/grip is fixed with a single pin, so that inside of barrel is not damaged, reveals that this is a plug bayonet. 17th C.!

they have a hilt so could also be used as a dagger.

they were also made from broken rapier blades, whether this is the case here, I do not know.

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Jasper
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