Dagger or plug bayonet ?

[Cotoroanta]

Hello I need a little help to identify if this is a dagger or a plug bayonet. I want to know how old it is and from what country. Thank you in advance

[Gavin Nugent]

I'd suggest a plug bayonet was intended.

Whilst most plug bayonets are well tapered, there are several that only taper slightly at the grip.

Evans provides a great insight to the Plug Bayonet artisans. I don't think there is another comparative study to turn to.

The Toledo examples he provides show flared pommels.
Toledo examples were well defined by blade designs and manufacture marks.

The only aspect I struggle with is what looks like modern knurling to the pommel end, not something I have ever seen on antique examples, only beaded grip rings on those.

Photos do not show everything, and it may well be hand cut knurling?
What are your thoughts in hand?

If this can be unscrewed and disassembled, there may be something on the tang? Which leads me to ask, is the blade flat steel or is there distal taper from the base to the tip and or cutting edges?

[fernando]

Threads closed in view of author's attempt to enquire on countless pieces still in active commercial venues.



-