H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 I have rather a rare rifle. A Colt Lightning that was issued to the Costa Rican military way back when. As near as I can tell, a grand total of 250 of them were made. How many of them eventually made it back to this country, I do not know. Now, mine is missing something, its bayonet. If there were only 250 of the things made, then the number of bayonets that survived is probably quite a bit lower, and I've all but given up on finding one. With that in mind, does anyone know of a custom knife maker that would be able create a reasonable replica of this bayonet and not charge an arm and leg for it?
John Boy Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 Two years too late … https://www.lot-art.com/auction-lots/COSTA-RICAN-COLT-LIGHTING-MUSKET-SABER-BAYONET/227-costa_rican-05.10.19-milestone
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 After looking at that original, it looks like they used the same type of attachment as the Spanish Mauser bayonets. Actually, I think most of the European bayonets during that time period used a similar attachment method. Finding one of the original 250 would be a challenge.
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted October 12, 2021 Author Posted October 12, 2021 It doesn't use a Mauser bayonet. I've tried several. The lug is too fat.
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 sounds like the opening for an episode of Forged in Fire!
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 that looks a lot like a Arg 1909 Navy bayonet , off hand thought , if the lug it too large , open up the bayo. slot CB
Marshal Chance Morgun Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 5 hours ago, Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 said: sounds like the opening for an episode of Forged in Fire! "Your bayonet will keel."
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