Help Identify this bayonet please! - The Firearms Forum

TomInLA · 07-14-2012, 04:47 PM

I would like to see if anyone here can help me identify this bayonet...

It is very similar to picture I have seen (on the net) of a 1941 Spanish Bolo, however, there a couple of differences, so I am not sure. Most of those I saw indicated that a logo of FN over toledo with a four digit number and letter on the opposit side of the blade. Mine does have the FN logo, but it is super-imposed over a T (does not say Toledo), and the number on the opposite side is 72 over an F (I think it is an F anyway). Those 4 digit ones were supposedly for a mauser rifle, perhaps mine is the same type, just made for a different weapon, or perhaps from a different time frame. It is just under 15" overall length, with a blade length of 10-5/8". The scabbard is steel and yes there is a dent in that (see pic below) however it still slides in all the way, and is very snug in the scabbard when the hilt of the blade engages the scabbard. I am reluctant to try and clean the thing for better clarity without some guidelines.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! I am specifically interested in the date of manufacture, Country of origin, intended weapon use, and if possible, an estimate of it's value. Thanks in advance!!!

Hammerslagger · 07-14-2012, 05:36 PM

Clear photo of markings, please.

RJay · 07-14-2012, 06:31 PM

Certainly looks like a 1941 Spanish bayonet.

TomInLA · 07-14-2012, 08:22 PM

Thanks for your help guys! Sorry for the delay. Had to wait for my better half with a better camera to get the detailed shots you requested. Here they are:

07-14-2012, 04:47 PM	#1
TomInLA Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Prairieville, LA Posts: 5	Help Identify this bayonet please! I would like to see if anyone here can help me identify this bayonet... It is very similar to picture I have seen (on the net) of a 1941 Spanish Bolo, however, there a couple of differences, so I am not sure. Most of those I saw indicated that a logo of FN over toledo with a four digit number and letter on the opposit side of the blade. Mine does have the FN logo, but it is super-imposed over a T (does not say Toledo), and the number on the opposite side is 72 over an F (I think it is an F anyway). Those 4 digit ones were supposedly for a mauser rifle, perhaps mine is the same type, just made for a different weapon, or perhaps from a different time frame. It is just under 15" overall length, with a blade length of 10-5/8". The scabbard is steel and yes there is a dent in that (see pic below) however it still slides in all the way, and is very snug in the scabbard when the hilt of the blade engages the scabbard. I am reluctant to try and clean the thing for better clarity without some guidelines. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! I am specifically interested in the date of manufacture, Country of origin, intended weapon use, and if possible, an estimate of it's value. Thanks in advance!!! Attached Images -->

07-14-2012, 05:36 PM	#2
Hammerslagger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,099	Re: Help Identify this bayonet please! Clear photo of markings, please.

07-14-2012, 06:31 PM	#3
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,487	Re: Help Identify this bayonet please! Certainly looks like a 1941 Spanish bayonet. __________________ RonJames

07-14-2012, 08:22 PM	#4
TomInLA Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Prairieville, LA Posts: 5	Re: Help Identify this bayonet please! Thanks for your help guys! Sorry for the delay. Had to wait for my better half with a better camera to get the detailed shots you requested. Here they are: Attached Images