Eddie Mullins
Well-Known Member
I have been asked if I could "tighten up" this bayonet. It now belongs to the daughter of the vet who brought it back home and has passed on. I have only seen pictures but the handle is thought to be a rubber material and it and the guard are now loose. It looks like the tang passes through the pommel and is peened over. I think all it should need is to be peened more to tighten up. I want to help repair it, but don't want to damage it. should I heat it before peening?
Any thoughts on how to proceed with this?
there is also some rust on the blade but they want the patina left. Not sure how to remove one and leave the oother.
Any thoughts on how to proceed with this?
there is also some rust on the blade but they want the patina left. Not sure how to remove one and leave the oother.