ahardb0dy Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 So my father gave this to me years ago and have no idea what it is, it appears brass but there is a spot that looks like it was filled in with lead or something soft, it's non magnetic and has a hollow end. Check out the pics below and if you have any idea what it is let me know because I don't: Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Handle end is hollow? What length/diameter/weight is it? Beats me so far. A rectum depth gauge? B 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Did he conduct symphonys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 If it wasn't hollow I'd say it was a fancy brass drift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Try pointing it at the neighbor's cat and saying 'wingardium leviosa' just to rule that out. If the pointy end is hollow, maybe it's some kind of oil applicator? Does look more like a conductor's baton though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Try pointing it at the neighbor's cat and saying 'wingardium leviosa' just to rule that out. Ha, wand was my first thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92Path_68CJ Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Reminds me of a "swagger stick". Guys in the military back in the day would often make them, or have them made out of casings or other materials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Only the very bottom is hollow about 3/4", I ran my dremel over it little while ago with a polishing wheel and used some Mother's pre wax cleaner on it, the thing is shining like gold ( wouldn't that be nice if it was !!), I don't know if it is some kind of candle holder that the pointed end goes in the ground or what. My dad was in Korea no idea if that is where he got it. No markings at all on it, kind of weird that there would not be a symbol of the manufacturer or something. will try to take some better pictures tomorrow and get the length and weight, it had a bend in it but I straightened it pretty good with out making any new marks on it. Also have a German bayonet I have to research I wrote all the markings down off of it. Thanks for the replies so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92Path_68CJ Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Whatever you do don't clean the bayonet, and I recommend the same for this item. There is a very strong chance you could devalue this. And I almost guarantee you will devalue the bayonet. Send me some pics and I'll ID it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 The bayonet was cleaned years ago, the sheath is rusty and still has leather that holds it. Will take pics tomorrow, think I found one fairly similar, maybe exact, see here, 8th picture down and sheath at 10h pic down, top one: http://www.gotavapen.se/gota/artiklar/98bayonets/98bayonets3.htm Also have another one with no gun attachment points, big blood groove in it, see here, 5th pic up from bottom: http://www.gotavapen.se/gota/artiklar/98bayonets/98bayonets4.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushnut Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I think the brass thing is a decorative piece for the top of a flag pole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92Path_68CJ Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) Just making sure you know. Curious to see pics tomorrow. Edited January 28, 2013 by 92Path_68CJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Took some better ( not by much !) pictures of this brass thing, and some close up's showing the detail, also have pics of the bayonet and another knife I have no idea of what it is: The bayonet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 more pics: the other knife: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 last one: Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Have any antique shops nearby? Thats probably worth a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 I e-mailed a bayonet expert about that, so will wait to see what he thinks. As for the brass looking thing, posted it on FB to see if anyone has any idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 No dimensions? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushnut Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 the bayonet is from a Mauser. the knife is a WW1 trench knife. probably also german. any german relatives? or could be war trophies. same goes for the brass spike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 (edited) No dimensions? B Yes, I measured them than got side tracked and never posted, the bayonet blade from tip to the hilt?? is 10" overall 15.25 brass/bronze thing is 17.25 other knife is 13" Found this bayonet site, this one looks like the one I have same manufacturer, only thing is mine has a different manufacturer stamped on each side so I don't know if that means it was re-issued or what, and the leather part of the sheath, "frog" I have found they are called, LoL, all the one's I have seen have rivets, mine does not and I see no signs of where they would have been, link below: http://worldbayonets.com/Bayonet_Identification_Guide/Germany__Post_WW_I_/B1003_2/B1003-1.html My mothers side of the family is German, I asked my dad where the bayonet came from and he doesn't recall ever seeing it, or giving it to me. The brass/bronze spike thing he remembers giving to me but he says he found it, he doesn't remember if he found it here in NY or overseas. Edited January 29, 2013 by ahardb0dy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linewar Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I was thinking that the brass thing might be a fancy snuff-straw, but I believe it's too big at 17.25". There was a time when smoking was considered unladylike, and many women used snuff tobacco instead. (My, how that's been reversed) In order to avoid the stigma of spitting, either into a spitoon or on the ground, ladies would carry a snuff straw. It would be decorative metal (since there was no plastic then) with an ivory or bone handle, and a "carburetor." She would release spit into the straw, hold the carburetor, then remove it from her mouth and release the spit from the straw into a spitoon. To me, other than that, it kinda looks like the broken-off handle of a fireplace poker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 It's not hollow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 It's not hollow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 It's not hollow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linewar Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Triple post!! That's got to be some kind of record. . . Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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