I'm stumped...Is it a Baynife? - The Firearms Forum

jyantkilr · 03-01-2012, 09:53 PM

Bayonet M4 or Fighting Knife M3

This was issued to my father and is unmarked. It obviously has characteristics of both the M3/4, but why? What is it?

Could this be a rare freak show?

My father was a cook in Korean War.

Any help appreciated.

Bill DeShivs · 03-02-2012, 01:21 AM

M4 bayonet, for M1 carbine.

jyantkilr · 03-02-2012, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill DeShivs

M4 bayonet, for M1 carnine.

Thank you for the response Bill. Why does the pommel not have a locking mechanism? Wouldn't this thing just fall off.

Bill DeShivs · 03-02-2012, 12:01 PM

I can't tell from your pictures that it doesn't have a locking mechanism!

jyantkilr · 03-02-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill DeShivs

I can't tell from your pictures that it doesn't have a locking mechanism!

I can see your brain turning, it's a freak show? lmao

How about a value if it is freaky.

Bill DeShivs · 03-02-2012, 05:40 PM

I'm no bayonet expert, but that's pretty strange. Maybe the factory got some parts mixed up. It doesn't look to have been tampered with.

stede · 03-02-2012, 07:38 PM

Being unmarked and in that leather scabbard makes it a commercial piece. Probably cobbled together with whatever parts were left in the bin and sold in the PX or local market- but certainly not an issue item

jyantkilr · 03-02-2012, 09:38 PM

Thanks Stede, that makes sense.

I hope they sold it to pops cheap !

I don't feel bad now about throwing it into trees when I was young.

03-01-2012, 09:53 PM	#1
jyantkilr Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: California Posts: 65	I'm stumped...Is it a Baynife? Bayonet M4 or Fighting Knife M3 This was issued to my father and is unmarked. It obviously has characteristics of both the M3/4, but why? What is it? Could this be a rare freak show? My father was a cook in Korean War. Any help appreciated. Attached Images -->

03-02-2012, 01:21 AM	#2
Bill DeShivs Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Contributor Posts: 1,470	Re: I'm stumped...Is it a Baynife? M4 bayonet, for M1 carbine. __________________ Bill DeShivs www.billdeshivs.com Last edited by Bill DeShivs; 03-02-2012 at 12:00 PM..

03-02-2012, 12:01 PM	#4
Bill DeShivs Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Contributor Posts: 1,470	Re: I'm stumped...Is it a Baynife? I can't tell from your pictures that it doesn't have a locking mechanism! __________________ Bill DeShivs www.billdeshivs.com

03-02-2012, 05:40 PM	#6
Bill DeShivs Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Contributor Posts: 1,470	Re: I'm stumped...Is it a Baynife? I'm no bayonet expert, but that's pretty strange. Maybe the factory got some parts mixed up. It doesn't look to have been tampered with. __________________ Bill DeShivs www.billdeshivs.com

03-02-2012, 07:38 PM	#7
stede V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 92	Re: I'm stumped...Is it a Baynife? Being unmarked and in that leather scabbard makes it a commercial piece. Probably cobbled together with whatever parts were left in the bin and sold in the PX or local market- but certainly not an issue item

03-02-2012, 09:38 PM	#8
jyantkilr Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: California Posts: 65	Re: I'm stumped...Is it a Baynife? Thanks Stede, that makes sense. I hope they sold it to pops cheap ! I don't feel bad now about throwing it into trees when I was young. Last edited by jyantkilr; 03-02-2012 at 09:41 PM..