NorazDad
NorazDad
Like to mount it
Suggestions?
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Like to mount it
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A piece of 1 x 6 pine hung in the house.
Royboy
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Go to your local gunsmith and see if they have an old barrel from a WW1 Springfield 30/06. The first six or so inches of that barrel is also a mount for the bayonet. Now, how to mount the gun barrel?
roy
roy
Well, not like that. There's a good chance the blade will turn with engine vibration and give you a high speed rear tirectomy.
I'd use a full leather sheath with a strap over the handle to stop the bayonet from falling out.
I'd securely mount the sheath to the left front fork lower, using the extra set of brake caliper lugs on that side.
I'd use a full leather sheath with a strap over the handle to stop the bayonet from falling out.
I'd securely mount the sheath to the left front fork lower, using the extra set of brake caliper lugs on that side.
You might want to get an opinion from your local police service as well. They may look at it as less a precious historical artifact and more like a weapon.
You reach down to swing out your kickstarter to start your bike, a policeman is in the area, he thinks you're reaching for the bayonet................he pulls his gun, three shots, you're dead.
Scott
Hi Scott,
the likelihood of that happening depends on the OP's ethnicity, don't it?
Mind you, the rookie RCMP Officer did have a shitfit about the (non-working) Sten gun strapped to my friend's totally WW2 kitted out Dispatch Rider 16H Norton until his Sargeant quietly told him to stop being an asshole.
I don’t usually participate in threads like this but I think you are missing a golden opportunity.
Have it nicely mounted along with some photos and the service medals of the man involved. Include a brief history of his service. It now becomes a piece of family history and pays him due respect.
Have it nicely mounted along with some photos and the service medals of the man involved. Include a brief history of his service. It now becomes a piece of family history and pays him due respect.
Or give it to a family member that can appreciate it.
I could see a military surplus item.
Not a family heirloom, subject to rusting and sticky fingers...
Not a family heirloom, subject to rusting and sticky fingers...
Sticky fingers is what I was thinking, soon to disappear. Unless you park your bike, stuff it down your boot or pants before you enter places of business. Right place, right security, you'll have a swat team on your ass.
Scott
Scott
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NorazDad
NorazDad
Thanks guys,I was only trying to stimulate a little conversation. It is an heirloom and will be treated with respect.
Now, how about mounting a pair of sai?
Now, how about mounting a pair of sai?
