U.S. Military bayonet question (M4)("Camillus")

[Schtungver]

I've been in the market for a blade to hang on the web belt.  Last week I hit a yard sale in my brothers neighborhood.  He told me the guy was going to be getting rid of some sporting equipment.

Mostly the usual junk, but he did have a bayonet that caught my eye.  At first I thought it was a WWII original but when I picked it up I could see that there was not a scuff  on it, brand new.  He said it was a repro.  The blade had a factory edge with not the slightest ding and the scabbard also brand new.

I do not recall the markings, but I'm almost certain he said it was the M4.  One thing I am certain is that it had the name "Camillus" on the handle (is it the hilt? - I'm certainly no afficionado).

Leather wrapped handle.  Pretty nice

He wanted $55 for it, said his son paid more than that.  I offered him $30.  He said no.

Now I've seen the original (meaning beat up mil surp)version going for $15 to $40 at gun shows.  I recall mention of the "Camillus" knife works in upstate N.Y.(now out of business).  I've done some searches here and Google but have not been able to find info on an M4  bayonet repro made by Camillus.

Can anyone tell me if this was a quality blade and value?

Thanks in advance for any info.

[panoz77]

Well, the going rate for M8A1 type bayonets with sheath seems to be $30.00 range for a good milsurp or for a repro, the M9s go for about $90.00 and the knockoffs go for about $50.00.

http://www.m4bayonets.com/

[Blakeman]

I know when I was in the Marines (97-01) the bayos we were issued were junk. It may have changed since then, but my opinion is that if you want a blade to hang from your web gear, buy a K-bar and never look back. Be sure you buy an authentic US made in Orleans, NY one and not a rip off.

[DVLDOC]

This is what they issue now...(see the first three knives)

http://www.ontarioknife.com/milissue.html

[usarmysldr]

Here are ones I found online, looks like $55 is a pretty good deal.

http://www.keepshooting.com/firearmaccessories/add-ons/m4-bayonet-m1-carbine.htm

http://www.hydroponicsonline.com/store/M4-Bayonet-M8-Scabbard-for-WW2-M1-Carbine-estate_270322443748.html

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/MCB027-1.html

[Treeweasel]

This is what they issue now...(see the first three knives)

http://www.ontarioknife.com/milissue.html

Those Marine issued bayos are a fine piece of equipment. I traded a Marine some cold weather gear for one of those my last deployment and I was glad I did. It's about the first bayonet I've ever seen that actually functioned well as a knife. Can't go wrong with those things.