USMC Buck+

[mocityman]

I sure would hope people would consult the experts on this forum before buying an USMC M9 like this, and spending a bunch of money

I've never seen one without scabbard wear. Also the buttons looked painted. The strap on the top clip doesn't usually come off unless it's been carried.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BUCK-KNIFE-M...item2a28435b97

[Mister Moon]

I know VIPERBRUCE is a good guy, he's on ebay since 2001.

The USMC blade in your link Mocityman, has been refinished. (According me)
as many BUCK 184 that VIPERBRUCE sells. (According me "again").

[Mister Moon]

From Joe HOUSER :

I think your right, the blade was refinished. I guess the strap was lost.

Joe Houser
Director of Consumer Relations
Buck Collectors Club Liaison

[Misfit-45]

No comments on the M9 in question, but it brings up a question I have about the use of the early Phrobis M9 scabbard. I have a USMC + M9 that also has the top strap of the scabbard cut off. Does anyone know if it is a common practice to cut them off, maybe because it might restrict movement?
I know that with German bayonets from WWII, the scabbards are often found with the leather strap cut off the frog.
Thanks
Marv

[mocityman]

Can you post a photo of the top strap on your bayonet? My experience in looking at the Phrobis Bayonets is that when they are carried quite a bit, the stitching comes loose and the strap just falls off.

[Misfit-45]

That's a real possibility for my bayonet, Mocityman. Here are the pics.
Marv