Altering Repro Bayonet to Original Dimensions

[wajohnson12]

My apologies if this has already been covered. A fairly extensive search didn't reveal much.

Certainly the fitting of a loose/tight reproduction bayonet to a musket has been covered rather well, but my question goes beyond the fitting. Has anyone ever tried (successfully or unsuccessfully) to dremel/grind/file an Indian made bayonet down to the original dimensions? My current bayonet is an older, Italian model with dimensions that are pretty darn close to the originals. Consequently, my scabbards are made for this size and will not accommodate the longer Indian made version. I happened to acquire and additional Indian bayonet in a trade, so I have no reason not to give it a whirl, just thought I'd see if I were the first to undertake something like this.

Any and all advice will be appreciated. Thanks!

[Curt Schmidt]

Re: Altering Repro Bayonet to Original Dimensions

Hallo!

If I understand this correctly, you are asking about cutting the blade to a shorter length and then retapering it back accordingly? And/or, may be reducing the width(s) of the blade all the way up and down?

Curt

[wajohnson12]

Re: Altering Repro Bayonet to Original Dimensions

Correct! Sorry that I didn't make that clear in the original post.

Thanks again!

[Craig L Barry]

Re: Altering Repro Bayonet to Original Dimensions

I don't get it, but there is no reason this could not be done if you want to put the time into it. It is just metal working. The India repro bayonets are made from soft, machine grade steel.

[wajohnson12]

Re: Altering Repro Bayonet to Original Dimensions

It's more of an experiment I suppose. Again, thank you for your input.