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Displaying Bayonets
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:43 am
by ovenpaa
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?
Re: Displaying Bayonets
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:49 am
by dromia
The bugger with hanging them on a wall is keeping them clean and in good condition.
Re: Displaying Bayonets
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:51 am
by Demonic69
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?
Re: Displaying Bayonets
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 12:18 pm
by majordisorder
I've got kitchen knives on display in the kitchen so I guess a bayonet is just the same idea
Re: Displaying Bayonets
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:01 pm
by bnz41
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.
Re: Displaying Bayonets
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 10:03 am
by froggy
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
Re: Displaying Bayonets
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 10:21 am
by John MH
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.
Re: Displaying Bayonets
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:42 pm
by johngarnett
"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
Re: Displaying Bayonets
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:45 pm
by ovenpaa
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.
Re: Displaying Bayonets
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 2:32 pm
by Demonic69
ovenpaa wrote:so they are back in their normal resting place.
Scotland?
