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#1 Post by **ovenpaa** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:43 am

With all this talk about Bayonets being the work of the Devil and Weapons of Mass Destruction or words to that effect I have a question regarding the display of bayonets in a house. Luckily we live in England so our laws are going to be slightly different however does anyone know if there are any pitfalls to displaying bayonets int he privacy of your own home. I have half a dozen bayonets and a few stabbing spears from the battle of Omdurman and I quite fancy hanging them on a wall somewhere. So two questions really.

Can I do this (My view is yes I can as it is my house
What is the best way to attach such things to the wall, I would like to display them horizontally underneath a rifle.

A third question, is it tacky to do such a thing?

#2 Post by **dromia** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:49 am

The bugger with hanging them on a wall is keeping them clean and in good condition.

Demonic69 · #3 Post by **Demonic69** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:51 am

dromia wrote:The bugger with hanging them on a wall is keeping them clean and in good condition.

Edge-lit acrylic tube filled with some inert gas?

majordisorder · #4 Post by **majordisorder** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 12:18 pm

I've got kitchen knives on display in the kitchen so I guess a bayonet is just the same idea

#5 Post by **bnz41** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:01 pm

Ours are on display in a glass fronted cabinet with all the other items linked with our rifles like cleaning kits slings mags/pouches/stripper clips, sights. This keeps them out of view from visitors and clear of dust.

froggy · #6 Post by **froggy** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 10:03 am

A third question, is it tacky to do such a thing?
I think it is. so I'd go along with Bnz41 on that one.
A sword is boderline "ok-ish" unless it is an exceptional one or part of family history. Bayo

John MH · #7 Post by **John MH** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 10:21 am

If it’s displayed in your own home its should be your business, I’m not aware of any legislation that prohibits possession in the home, no different to a kitchen knife. Taking reasonable precautions to prevent their use against you by an intruder would be wise.

#8 Post by **johngarnett** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:42 pm

"If it’s displayed in your own home its should be your business, I’m not aware of any legislation that prohibits possession in the home, no different to a kitchen knife. Taking reasonable precautions to prevent their use against you by an intruder would be wise."

..........like connect it to the mains electriity!!
JohnG

#9 Post by **ovenpaa** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:45 pm

We had a look over the weekend and I must admit the idea of hanging bayonets on the wall seemed a bit tacky to us in the end so they are back in their normal resting place.

Demonic69 · #10 Post by **Demonic69** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 2:32 pm

ovenpaa wrote:so they are back in their normal resting place.

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