The society of american bayonet collectors sabc is another organization dedicated to bayonet collecting. The second book is the vietnam nam studies published by the dept. Collectors book of german bayonets, 16801945, roy williams, 2005 collectors pictorial book of bayonets, stephens, 1971 confederate edged weapons, albaugh, 1960. Bayonets for the serious collector, beginner or casual buyer alike. A damaged p1888 mk 1 bayonet that would have been used on the lee metford or long lee mk 1 rifles, damaged by having pommel broken off then cut down and resharpened for use as a trench knife, likely great war vintage. In these cases, temptation may lead you to start pur chasing the rifles and your original bayonet collection will evolve into a different area, and you may become an antique firearms collector. We have edged weapons of all types at legacy collectibles, from world war 2 daggers and swords to nazi dress bayonettes and more. Society of american bayonet collectors bayonet references. Jacobi, the bcn began as an organization focused around collecting of the german m188498 iii bayonet used on the second world war german mauser kar 98k rifle. The collectors book of german bayonets 16801945 roy williams. For the avid collector who wants to know more about the hobby or people just wanting to identify and value their bayonet, fighting knife or short sword, i offer several different services.
Since 1987, we have been supplying collectors, reenactors, theatres, movie productions, and museums with highquality live and deactivated arms and accessories. I specialize in imperial german bayonets but i am always interested in any rare or unusual bayonet from around the world. Some collectors eventually start to wonder what their bayonets would look like attached to the weapon they were designed for. Prices where quoted are those that i have seen for sale and indicate an average price and are only for out of print books and reflects top price for books in almost mint condition. Dw has a couple of small tears, but a very nice example. These items have been described to the best of my ability. Most bayonets of that style have an inscription on the edge. Our goal is to encourage collectors by providing honest descriptions, fair prices, and the best customer service. The german bayonet a comprehensive illustrated his. It may be difficult for the younger modern bayonet collector to realise that when. I am currently the president of the society of american bayonet collectors. A dated but very useful reference for the collector.
We hope to raise awareness and understanding for the collector. Featured bayonets presents a selection from my collection, with an invitation to share and compare information with fellow collectors. German items can be quite valuable, particularly those associated with the ss or german paratroopers party flags. My interest in german militaria took off after buying a small grouping a few years ago. My personal interests are international bayonets mainly pre1850. The following are the books in my library, the comments on the book are mine and reflect my opinions based on the book itself and discussions with other collectors. It seems that the older reproduction daggers described in the book are once again turning up for sale and new collectors do not. The whole book is on theater made patches for the various units. I decided to create a site that caters to collectors at all levels, not just to the high end collector. To go further into the subject some highly recommended books are german bayonets vols. Organized by age of the bayonet and illustrated with black and white photos it is a small, handy guide to assist with identification. A collectors guide paperback january 1, 1985 by gary l walker author. Collecting bayonets skirmish the living history magazine. Nice original markings remain on ricasso with an unusually prolific number of proof changes.
After over 30 years of collecting paratrooper and other airborne insignia, equipment etc. I started this web page in the hopes that it can act as a gathering place for other bayonet collectors. Current manufacture william rodgers fairbairn sykes commando knife southern cross militaria now has just a small number of genuine current manufacture william rodgers fairbairnsykes commando knife with forged carbon steel blade and ribbed handle. I have uncovered several german models that were not addressed by carter in german ersatz bayonets and i provide a conversion table for his eb reference numbers. Photos are mostly black and white, very clear and crisp. Wilson considered by most collectors to be the book for colt collectors, this massive 608 page profusely illustrated masterpiece is a must for a serious gun collectors library. Collectors firearms will fill all of your firearms needs. He shows variations to the hand made patches, interesting reading. The collectors book of german bayonets 16801945 part one roy williams on. Listing of old bayonet collector books gunboards forums. American soldiers often brought german and japanese military souvenirs home from the war as symbols of victory. The bcn has since branched out to encompass international bayonets and includes collectors from around the world.
A great gathering place for bayonet collectors or those just interested in learning more. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. A book for the rifle collector it has a small section on the bayonets for the rifles, allows. All of the information in this book is covered in german bayonets voliii with. There had been other straight sword bayonets of similar length by then, and i know of no literature of the period makes mention of a bullet trajectory problem, or that that this design was used to solve it. In most cases, condition refers to the overall condition of.
Offcourse is also your choice to believe whatever you want. On collectors militaria i will try to have a nice mix of items from the one of a kind item to the most common tinnie. I am always interested in purchasing rare or unusual bayonets, short swords or fighting knives for my own private collection or for resale on my website. It covers all of the standard issue bayonets from the krag rifle to the m4 carbine including experimental and hard to find bayonets such as the usmc 2000. Collectors, hunters, target and cowboy shooters, as well as casual plinkers will all find what they need from our ever changing inventory, of over 10,000 guns, 2,000 books, ammunition, optics and accessories. All the collectors, the great bayonet writers and museums, are catalogued this bayonet as a german ersatz convertion. If you have bayonets or collectable military rifles for trade i am interested in swapping. Collectors militaria gold and silver buyer of minneapolis. The afcb, french association of bayonet collectors have just created an internal. He is a charter member and currently a director of the society of american bayonet collectors. The sabc was founded in 1987 by the late robert reilly, author of american socket bayonets and scabbards.
The section on german ersatz bayonets will be of particular interest to collectors interested in them from a german perspective as well as the turkish collector. Please let me know if you are interested in one of the books. No collector of german bayonets should be without a copy of this book. Collectors source buys and sells military collectibles across canada. This was probably the firstever book detailing german bayonets. Bayonet m4 with plastic grips by turner manufacturing tmn. Welcome to collectors source military collectibles. The collectors book of german bayonets 16801945 part one an excellent source of pictures on german blades up to wwi. Bayonets a collectors guide to scandinavian bayonets this latest book provides extensive and in depth examination of 55 bayonets from nordic countries since the mideighteenth century, until the end of the 60s of the twentieth century. German colonial uniforms bayonets of the imperial german.
Bayonet reference books and other printed source material. I have been collecting military bayonets and other edged weapons for over 35 years and i live near the smokey mountains in the united states. It is is very nice condition and by a scarce maker. This new book is a collectors guide that chronicles u. Bi monthly magazines published by bayonet collecting societys these are. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. No military rifle is truly complete without its matching bayonet and scabbard. The history of the bayonet is indeed an interesting one, and this comprehensive reference does a splendid job of. Book germany german sidearms and bayonets collectors bible. This was the very first bayonet collectors page on the internet. Roy has produced another excellent lavishly illustrated book on the german bayonets, the research on the ersatz patterns identifies a lot of previously unknown ersoc types, as well as variations on the more normal hilted models.
I would recommend bayonets from jantzens notebook as a good introduction and you can add to your library as and when your interest grows. Wwi and its bayonets german imperial bayonets especially. The a5format book contains 550 pages packed full of detailed pictures of a full range of german blades including markings, makers marks, unit marks, detail shots, blades fitted to rifles, many not reported anywhere else. This page focuses on scarce and unusual miscellaneous militaria items like bayonet frogs, flags, badges, pins, letter openers and reference books for sale or trade that are in above average condition for the advanced collector. What are those world war ii collectibles really worth. Chrisnp, 5 years ago oh, the burton quotes are from his 1883 book the book of the sword which was reprinted by dover publishing in. The collectors book of german bayonets 16801945 part one hardcover 2005 by roy williams author. A collectors pictorial book of bayonets, nice little hard back book complete with dw. Bayonet trader bayonet trader bayonets and other edged. This way we can make a collection of bayonets from different collectors and it can be used as a data base to all the forum members. Bayonets from janzens notebook from the introduction this book has several objectives, including the documentation of my collection, presentation of the information i have accumulated and, finally, the compilation of a reasonably complete, inexpensive book for the novice collector, partial collector and bayonetrelated collector, this effort is in no way a definitive reference work and, in. Home a collection british and commonwealth bayonets. Us knife bayonets and scabbards a collectors guide by.
Carter also produced a well researched series of books on german bayonets. German clamshells and other bayonets, a collectors guide. Bayonets collectors source, military collectibles online. Bayonets european all styles 197 bayonets german 33 bayonets, etc. With no more than a dozen photographs in its 250 pages, jantzens book shows all of the bayonets as line drawings, much easier to recognise than some of the poor quality photographs i have seen. Used fine condition with a somewhat lesser condition dustjacket. I recently bought a collection of german bayonets and this nice dress bayonet by a. Get the best deals on bayonet book when you shop the largest. Army insignia by james mc duff published in the 1970s.
Yataghan sword bayonets collection collectors weekly. He has been an active member and frequent internet contributor to the bayonet collectors network since its inception ten years ago. This is a rare pre wwii german fire police saw back parade bayonet by wkc. German militaria and reference books for sale bayonet. This reference book on third reich daggers is a first edition copy and was printed many years ago and was for a long period the best reference on reproduction daggers. The collectors book of german bayonets 16801945 part one.
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