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Title: Help identifying bayonet
Post by: leemeetee on Wednesday 03 September 25 13:11 BST (UK)

Hi all...was recently shown this by a gentleman who thinks a relation brought it home from WW1...between both of us, we haven't a clue the era or country it came from.
Any help would be very welcome.

Title: Re: Help identifying bayonet
Post by: gc1 on Wednesday 03 September 25 13:30 BST (UK)

Quick Google Image search is worth a look there's lots to choose from  ??? ???

Title: Re: Help identifying bayonet
Post by: Andy J2022 on Wednesday 03 September 25 15:38 BST (UK)

It looks like a WW1 US Model 1914 Winchester sword bayonet
Image here (https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/403658-us-ww1-m1917-bayonet/)

Title: Re: Help identifying bayonet
Post by: mmm45 on Thursday 11 September 25 16:37 BST (UK)

If you can get a picture of the stampings by the hilt it would help but AndyJ looks spot on - British Home Guard ww2 used them too.

Title: Re: Help identifying bayonet
Post by: leemeetee on Thursday 11 September 25 16:47 BST (UK)

Thanks for all your help and advice. It is very much appreciated.