How To Phrobis M9 III Buck

[Andrewcosmo]

I cant figure out how to load photos soo I'll try to explain..I have a phrobis m9 III buck bayonet and looking for info..one side says Buck/188/USA>
The other side says M9/Phrobis/III/U.S.A
With no pat. pend. What exactly am I looking at and what is a general value?

 

[shane45-1911]

First, you cannot ask about value without an upgraded membership.

Second, you will need a pic-hosting site to add your pictures. Imgur is good and free. Upload your pics there, select your pic and copy the link for "message boards and forums" and paste that link here.

Third, welcome to the forum.

 

[jbmonkey]

I dont remember all the details...but seem to remember Buck made the m9 for Phrobis for awhile...some had Phrobis and Buck labeling too and weren't supposed too, I think....others Phrobis labeling for military....and some I think for the civilian market only Buck labeling and the model number.....there is posts on this in the Buck forum. I may have that a bit mixed up, as im going by memory.....I didnt look it up. think there is a website on this too out there.....

as mentioned ya have to have the right
paid membership to ask about values....seem to remember some versions are worth more than others due to rarity...I can't remember which is which though. I only have a couple of the Phrobis marked ones made by Buck but not labelled Buck.

 

[GIRLYmann]

https://www.buckknives.com/about-knives/how-old/

> = 1987

Buck and Phrobis M9 Bayonets - History of the M9 Bayonet I

Phrobis and Buck history as it relates to the M9 Bayonet

m9bayonet.com

http://www.m9m4.com/index.cfm?currentpage=7


"....very early 1987 commercially marked blades with M9 / PHROBIS III / U.S.A. on the left ricasso and BUCK / 188 / U.S.A.> on the right (the > mark is the Buck 1987 date code). The markings are those found on the bayonets made immediately after the first 1200 "chevron" bayonets. The "M" has flatted tops and the "9" is a rounded numeral, noticeably different from the later marked bayonets..."

Bill Porter II

Is my Buck 188 (M9) Bayonet rare?

I bought a Buck manufactured 188 (M9) Bayonet back in early 1989 from the BX at Little Rock AFB. I was doing some research on it, and it seems I might have a somewhat rare version. It's stamped with the 1987 date code ">" on the blade ricasso. Based on what I've read on M9bayonet.com, it...

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