My first cruciform. How'd I do.

[Guamsst]

I have stayed away from cruciform Enfield bayonets due to warnings about fakes and the $200-$250 prices I keep seeing when I can find one. Picked this one up this weekend for under $150 and from a reputable local dealer. Seems real to me.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e153/guamsst/cruciform/cruciform1.jpg

Bottom and top have a thick spine
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e153/guamsst/cruciform/cruciform5.jpg

Sides are thinner
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e153/guamsst/cruciform/cruciform4.jpg

Crown/E/12 (or72) over broad arrow electropenciled on blade
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e153/guamsst/cruciform/cruciform2.jpg

Nice fairly clear arsenal marks
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e153/guamsst/cruciform/cruciform3.jpg