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   I just recieved an original bayo tonight.Its socket type.Its not big enough for a .577.I'm thinking maybe Martini Henry, or Snider Enfield(just guesses)It has alot of stamps on it.Does anyone have info on the stamp marks?

 Hoadie

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hoadie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: March 16 2006 Location: Niagara/Canada Status: Offline Points: 9680	Post Options Post Reply Quote hoadie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 03 2007 at 11:50am
	I just recieved an original bayo tonight.Its socket type.Its not big enough for a .577.I'm thinking maybe Martini Henry, or Snider Enfield(just guesses)It has alot of stamps on it.Does anyone have info on the stamp marks? Hoadie
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Cookie Monster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Joined: January 22 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Cookie Monster Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 03 2007 at 1:36pm
	Hoadie what are they? I have a lot of info on those??? CM

Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 03 2007 at 7:52pm
	Excellent information! I never knew the origins of the word till now. Thanks. OT: There was a movie (old 1950's B&W) about the scientific research department during WW2. I think it was called "The Backroom Boys" or something similar. One of the plot lines was this guy developing an improved bayonet. Every time he appeared the thing got fancier. Finally the frustrated chief scientist says "Have you any idea what the average squaddie uses his bayonet for? OPENING CANS OF CORNED BEEF!" For some odd reason that line has gotten stuck in my mind for ever.
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hoadie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: March 16 2006 Location: Niagara/Canada Status: Offline Points: 9680	Post Options Post Reply Quote hoadie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 03 2007 at 10:54pm
	well Cookie, its a tri-corner (sharpest point I've ever seen on a tri corner bayo).It has a 2 just below the blood gutter on flat side.Below that is a E. Below that-& slightly left are the small letters:REL(maybe a V as well).below that: 10/73.Under that is what appears to be an attempt @ a U with 55 stamped beside it.Below that-& slightly right is a U, under that slightly left is either a "V" or a "Y". On the socket portion of the bayo, are the stamps:"U" or maybe a poor "O", with an 8 beside it. I cant find any other marks, except the small triangular red paint behind the screw. Any ideas? Hoadie
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