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44 fnj

don w

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I just picked up a matching SG84/98 III. 44 fnj. Serial number is 5977 n. Single waff on pommel. No marking on locking lug.
I cannot remove the grips safely to see if the flash guard is marked, so I will refrain.

Scabbard is marked the same 44fnj & 5977 N.
Note that a capital "N" used in serial number on the bard, whereas a lower case "n" used on the blade. This is normal for this maker/date.
No finial waff this late.
 

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Wow that is a beautiful one there!! Love the color and the finish, and the rough weld on the scabbard. Thanks for sharing!
 
Hi Bob,

That was finial waff. I think i am saying / spelling that correctly,,or maybe age is having its effect again.
The ball on the bottom of the bard.
 
Note that a capital "N" used in serial number on the bard, whereas a lower case "n" used on the blade. This is normal for this maker/date.

No finial waff this late.


Extremely nice bayonet Don. Thanks for posting the pics.

- As stated, the incongruent lower case n stamping matched with the upper case N to the scabbard is the norm for Alcoso in this letter block. Unknown why that is the case.

- The lack of WaA acceptance stamp to the scabbard finial begins early in the n block.
 

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