Valuations please

[keith66]

One of those bayonets looks like its off an 8mm Lebel rifle as used by the French Foreign legion, Interesting bollock dagger as well, i suspect thats a repro handle?
The CSA sword looks interesting? Confederate? If its an original it probably has some value to American civil war buffs.

[cptman]

With regards to the edged weapons i am a collector of swords and have some knowledge and many of the opinions on here are quite wide of the mark.
As someone has pointed out there are many variables that can affect value if I were in your shoes I would get to an auctioneer ( a military specialist would be the best bet if there is one near you) but if they are put into an auction you will get the best price available although you will have to pay a commission on any that sell, most auctioneers use the internet which will give the opportunity for buyers worldwide.
I certainly wouldn’t accept any offers via private sales as I’m sure you dad wouldn’t any of his collection to be inadvertently ‘given away’
Atb
Pete.

[Magic Rat]

Thanks, I’ve contacted local auctioneer for a possible valuation

[Magic Rat]

Better photos as requested of mk3, I’ve started a sales thread though.

Cheers


https://imgur.com/vbf592F
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[Magic Rat]

Any ideas on price for two Ron Middleton Bowie knives, probably 50 years old not finished, but all parts there.
https://imgur.com/b3nCpzn
https://imgur.com/CNMVtKj

[Magic Rat]

All items have now gone to Dukes auctions, sale by auction in September.
Thank you to all people who assisted with valuation and advice.

[Magic Rat]

Link to Dukes auction for those people who were interested in swords and other bits and bobs.
https://app.dukes-auctions.com/en/au...age=7&count=48