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Is this a a French Épée-Baïonnette Modèle 1886 circa 1915? Value in this condition?
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<p>[QUOTE="afantiques, post: 34672, member: 25"]I'd leave the rust. It's honest, the oil was probably grease on the blade where it matters, and anyone wanting this type of bayonet would probably have their own preferences for cleaning. A spot of rust is not a deterrent.</p><p><br /></p><p>It looks as if it has an ivory handle? That would be unusual.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="afantiques, post: 34672, member: 25"]I'd leave the rust. It's honest, the oil was probably grease on the blade where it matters, and anyone wanting this type of bayonet would probably have their own preferences for cleaning. A spot of rust is not a deterrent. It looks as if it has an ivory handle? That would be unusual.[/QUOTE]
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