Lot of Fighting Knives and M7 Bayonet

Lot of eight knives including one M7 Bayonet in its M8A1 scabbard with the remainder consisting of bowie knives ranging in length from 8.5" to 12.5". Bayonet guard is struck US M7/BOC for manufacture by the Bauer Ordnance Company. Manufacturer initials to the scabbard read PWH. Remaining knives include makers such as ANTON WINGEN JR of Solingen, Germany, and PANKO of Florence, Montana. Three knives display Damascus patterns with one additional knife jeweled over the blade. All knives but one come with sheaths.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Conditions range from Good to Very Good. Bayonet shows some light scabbard wear with rounded tip and some scratches on the grip. Scabbard shows some loss of finish on the brass snaps. Remaining knives show some cracking to grip materials, signs of resharpening, and abrasions.

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