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29th July 2022, 09:39 AM
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pancake turner?
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30th July 2022, 08:21 AM
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The "SVL"-mark in a recess was in use in the years 1610 until ca. 1620
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31st July 2022, 08:22 PM
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suhl Hen marking
It is on a bayonet. Very unusual in style and having the remains of a spring catch that looks similar to the much later Khyl spring catch. No guessing game was intended. I was hoping to get some dating information from the dated and marked firearms. The conventional wisdom is that the socket bayonet was invented in France in the 1670s. This example may push that date back a bit earlier.
The other side of the blade is marked with a large stag. |
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1st August 2022, 09:39 AM
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A most interesting piece indeed . I wouldn't mind having one
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1st August 2022, 01:51 PM
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Ahah! as I suspected..........the old 'pancake turner' bayonet!!!!
Clever indeed...................good game 
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1st August 2022, 01:59 PM
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1st August 2022, 02:14 PM
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 the idea was resurrected by the USA in 1869 Was not a success... Last edited by kronckew; 1st August 2022 at 02:29 PM. |
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