It is pictured in Branko Bogdanovics authoritative work, Bayonets and Fighting Knives: Serbia, Montenegro and Yugoslavia. This pairing suggests that it may have been issued to local Belgian "police" who helped maintain order during the German occupation. Although these have no provision for mounting to a rifle, they are still classified as bayonets. Constructed of vinyl reinforced with cloth, using aluminum rivets and an aluminum frog stud. However, Germany applied a new serial number to the bayonet, scabbard body, and throatpiece. 57. TypeI Naval Rifle. 137,000 bayonets were manufactured at Waffenfabrik Brnn Werke during this period. Carter classified this frog as #351. 9 Bayonet: U.S. M5, M5A1, and M6 Bayonets; and Foreign Copies: Cadet and Boy's Rifle Bayonets: U.S. M7 Bayonets: The Czech VZ58 Bayonet: Foreign Copies of the M7 Bayonet: FNFAL Bayonets: U.S. M8 The company was dissolved in 1998 and its assets liquidated. Each of this type has its own unique features. The bayonet serials were, of course, also for production and assembly reasons and the bayonets match the scabbard nos. This example will mount to a service rifle. This example has wood grips. The leather tab on the scabbard is for securing the scabbard in the belt frog. 4 Mk. It may either be a plug if it resembles a dagger, which has a round handle that slid directly into the musket barrel. Below are the images of selected common bayonets used by selected countries. Yugoslavia similarly converted German M1898 bayonets, all conversions being designated M1924 regardless of the German type from which they came. The strap secures the hilt to the frog. Although well-preserved, this bayonet has seen heavy use, something also consistent with Spanish service. Catalog numbers sometimes found on the various parts include: 36-189-6 (Blade) The frog is made of rubberized canvas (artificial leather). Leather belt frog for carrying the various Schmidt-Rubin bayonets. The Japanese Army and Naval Landing Forces used regular service bayonets for bayonet training. (n.). (219mm.) Riveted, slab-sided grips. (92mm.) Both the M1863/67 Milbank-Amsler conversion and M1867 Peabody rifles were an interim measure to acquire breechloading cartridge rifles while completing development of the Vetterli repeating rifle. Glossary of Bayonet Termsdefinitions of common bayonet terms. They produced daggers 19351945, but were not known to have produced comparable material in earlier years. Proofs: "WaA25? The scabbard securing strap on this example is rubberized canvas with a steel buckle. This example has serrated, brown plastic grips. Today, the Rexim-Favor is best known as the basis for one of the fictional laser weapons used in the 1977 Star Wars movie. Arriving a dozen years later, this M1924 bayonet variant is a conversion of a surrendered First World War German bayonet. Sword and knife bayonets were used in later centuries. projectile was considered to have the finest ballistics of any contemporary muzzle loading rifle. Pommel: "WaA51" (probably is 'WaA519' and the '9' didn't strike). Holler of Solingen. 1937 RichardA. Herder trademarked bayonets are uncommon. Based in Northern California, Sue Teresa Tan has been writing essays and journal entries during her free time since 2001 when she retired from work as a business owner. WebThe Type 30 bayonet (, sanjnen-shiki jken) was a bayonet designed for the Imperial Japanese Army to be used with the Arisaka Type 30 Rifle and was later used on the Type 38 and Type 99 rifles, Types 96 and 99 light machine guns, and the Type 100 submachine gun. Type-Specific Pagesstart here if you think your bayonet is one of the types listed, but are unsure of the country of origin. The best advice I can offer to the novice collector is, "READ BOOKS." My intent is to help the novice collector, not to help line the pockets of pseudo antique dealers. Similarly, the VZ24 bayonet was designated Seitengewehr 24(t) [Sidearm 24 Czechoslovakia]. In 1937, the automobile department became a separate company which grew into what is known today as Toyota Motor Sales. This example was made in 1939 by the Elite-Diamant WerkeA.G., Siegmar-Schnau, near Chemnitz, Germany. Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bayonet surname lived. This example has the early style scabbard, with the leather securing tab, for use with the Schmidt-Rubin belt frog. 1914 (Sawing Bayonet Model 1914), the M1914 has a swell-point blade profile, where the blade is wider at the point than at the ricasso. Unlike earlier S 24(t) bayonets, this example has no Czech markings. To avoid confusion, the M1924 bayonet was distinctively marked Mod. An unusual example with a full muzzle-ring for export customers. WebSword bayonet developed for use on the .3006 caliber U.S. Rifle M1903, as redesigned in 1905/06. The bluing on this example is surprisingly intact, but has turned to patina. Leather washer is present on blade. 57 is a selective-fire rifle, rather than an assault rifle. The scabbard bears a trademark, however, I have not yet been able to determine the manufacturer. Lauterjung is better known for its other Solingen factory, Puma-Werke. The original German markings are still present, confirming its lineage. During this period, there were two socket bayonet variants, the M1863 and M1871, which are difficult to distinguish without having known examples against which to compare. The bayonet and scabbard were made by F.W. Drivers for motorized field artillery, howitzers and heavy howitzers. This example exhibits rather good workmanship for a school bayonet. A well-preserved bayonet holds much cultural and historical appeal, as well as being a highly coveted collectors item. 36-191-2 (Scabbard) A late-war example with the plastic grip scales secured by rivets. The marking on this example was inadvertently double-struck. As the low serial number suggests, this is an early example. A serial number has been applied to the ricasso; The hilt has green plastic grip scales and a sliding spring catch similar to that used on the Stgw. This example came on the M1889 bayonet pictured above. Look for markings indicating where the bayonet was manufactured. Identify if the bayonet is original, a fake/reproduction or fantasy. This example was made by Victorinox AG in the 19341949 period. by 12.00in. This was 100% of all the recorded Bayonet's in USA. The difference is readily apparent in this comparison image. Ricasso: "" in a semicircle, over "44". Post-War, the Works fell into Russian hands and became part of the East German State. The grips were replaced with crude facsimiles of the originals, some examples (like this one) have the diagonal serrations running in the opposite direction. This will fit most North Korean Type 58 (AK 47) rifle to the worldbayonets.com Bayonet Identification Guide. Has 4 steel rivets and is of sewn construction, without a hilt strap. Horse transport soldiers, PFCs, corporals and sergeants; This pre-Second World War frog has a long belt hanger and a notch in the top edge of the frontpiece for the frog stud. In his book, Bayonets of Japan, Ray LaBar indicates that this scabbard is a late-war type most often observed on school bayonets. (203mm.) The Favor was an odd design, outdated before it was put into production. Sword bayonet for use on the 6.5mm. Instead, it has a very large serial number, in 0.375in. Made by Matsushita Kinzoku KK (Matsushita Metalworking Corp.), under Kokura Army Arsenal supervision. The Favor submachine gun was a French design marketed by the Swiss firm, Rexim S.A. (Socit Anonyme = Corporation). Jinsen was the Japanese name for the Korean seaport of Inchon. Source: specialized literary, particularly 'Bewaffnung und Ausrstung der Schweizer Armee seit 1817, Bnde 3 und 4', 'Die Repetiergewehre der Schweiz, Christian Reinhart, Kurt Sallaz, Michael am Rhyn, Verlag Stocker-Schmid' and 'Schweizer Militrgewehre Hinterladung 1860 - 1990, Ernst Grenacher' The flashguard has also been deleted. Sword bayonet for use with the 8mm. WKC used a special German Sutterlin font which is difficult to decipher. 9 Mk. Jul 12, 2018 #1 So I picked up this bayonet for sixty dollars at a local antiques place and quite frankly I've done my research and can't find anything like it, It's a 41 COF (Eickhorn) with the serial number 7353 B and has three waffenamts in various places marked with A883. This example was made for Prussia, in 1917, by Mauser at their Oberndorf plant. This example was made in 1944 by E.&F.Horster &Co. of Solingen. This example was made in 1937 by Richard A. Herder of Solingen. I have yet to determine the meaning of the circle-tsp mark in the bayonet's grip. Please note - buying an item or sending funds does not guarantee a response. This example was made in 1942 by Weyersberg Kirschbaum &Co. of Solingen. "V" above the serial number identifying the blade supplier as Victorinox. 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S. Military Knives, Bayonets & Machetes, German clamshells and other bayonets: A collector's guide, World Bayonets, Eighteen Hundred to the Present. Re: Bayonet Identification I'll post pictures of the blade a little later, but I finally found this bayo on worldbayonets.com. The original German markings are still partially present, confirming its lineage. long by 2.00in. The earliest 42nd series examples have the Kanji pointing upward. A typical example of an export bayonet with what appears to be an original export scabbard. Ironically, the majority of converted M1912 rifles sat in Yugoslavian stores only to fall into German hands when Yugoslavia was overrun by Nazi forces in 1941. Carter classified this frog as #308. The bayonet shows no evidence of ever having been blued, suggesting that it may have failed German government quality control prior to bluing and been diverted for use in fulfilling export contracts. wide. start here if you think your bayonet is one of the types listed, but are unsure of the country of origin. The guide is a work in progress.It currently includes over 525bayonets; plus more than 110frogs and related items from 68 countries. Diamant was privatized in 1992, following German reunification, and, today, is the oldest bicycle factory still operating in Germany. wide by 3.5mm. History of the Bayonet: 1500s to the Present DayRead about the people, places, and events that tell the story of the bayonet's impact on the world as we know it. This M1924 bayonet variant is identical to the M1924 above, except that the hilt has a short mounting slot, as shown in this comparison image. These flags are often seen in Second World War photographs, tied to a fixed bayonet. This example was originally made 193141 at the Vojno Tehnicki Zavod (Military Technical Institute), Kragujevac, Serbia. A 3digit serial number would place this example in the first couple of years of Armory production (ca. Developed by Paul Mauser and his brother, Wilhelm, this single-shot blackpowder arm was superseded by a tubular-magazine repeater, the German Model 71/84. (41mm.) Approximately 1/2" long by 1.75in. A socket bayonet, on the other hand, has a triangular blade in cross-section. A pre-war example that was captured and reworked in eastern Europe, probably Yugoslavia. These bayonets were produced along with Mid-War 7.7mm. Scabbards often had a German-style throatpiece screw added to replace the original rivet. (187mm.) (185mm.) The blade and scabbard are marked with the Letter Code, as was customary from 19401945. Measures 7.375in. If you E-mail or snail-mail any images to me for use in identification of an item, I reserve the right to use - without further contact - those images on my website, without compensation to you The grips were replaced with crude facsimiles of the originals. Flag measures 14.75in. This example is an early piece. Serial number observations suggest about 7,000 were made. The M1905 bayonet was also used with the M1 Garand and M1903A3 rifles. Rubber knife bayonet for use on a non-firing facsimile of the Yugoslavian. 90 rifle). NATO caliber. He says that unmarked frogs also exist and they were made in a different factory. Reverse: "Wechner AG" over "CH-6145 Arth 91". This bayonet and the Rexim-Favor MC Mk. Following Rexim's bankruptcy, the Arms Factory of La Corua continued marketing the unsold guns. 5.75: 146: 10.625: 270.695: 17.7: Grip (right): "291278" Ricasso (left): "K7" electropenciled. This represents the final S 24(t) variant. Start over You answered no. The pommel has darkened and exhibits an unusual serial numbering that has been attributed to Spain. WebDoes it have a folding bayonet like the picture below? The "R.L.M." 1842, abg. The M1956 bayonet is a modular design which can be taken to pieces and have parts replaced. Late-war substitute-standard or "last-ditch" sword bayonet. The scabbard on this example has had its original serial number struck through and a new number applied, indicating that it was reworked in wartime Germany, before falling into allied hands (and being reworked a second time). The first pattern was made 190506 and the second pattern 191518. This example has a spring catch. A socket bayonet, on the other hand, has a triangular blade in cross-section. (other than my efforts to assist you, however minimal the result may actually be). Has 4 aluminum rivets and is of sewn construction. Scabbard: "" superimposed on a starburst inside a circle. Herder in 1940 (non-matching). AK Bayonets Page . 550 is still produced for export and commercial sale, with over 600,000 rifles having been produced to date. The blade is marked using the letter/number code used from 19341937 to keep the makers identities secret. The frog measures 7.75in. Measure the blade length and not the length of the whole bayonet. The 4th image at right clearly shows the bushing in this example as well. Measures 7.50in. Designated Dolchbajonett Mod. The company continued producing bicycles and developed alloy bicycle components, including the first alloy bicycles. The drill rifle simulated the size and weight of a 7.62 mm. The frontpiece is attached with stitching and reinforced with steel rivets. HowTo: Swisswaffen.com Marktbeobachtung: wie kann ich diese nutzen? Export bayonets are typically unmarked, except for serial numbers added later by the purchasing government. The scabbard was made in 1939. Haenel in 1916. Bayonets provide a useful addition to rifles when an enemy charges and comes in close contact. Yugoslavian M70 series Kalashnikov assault rifles. for use with the M1911 Carbine. Identify which type your bayonet falls under. This bayonet was known as the Cuchillo Bayoneta Standard Modelo Alemn (German Standard-Modell Knife Bayonet) in Spain. The significance of these markings is not known. Swiss Schmidt-Rubin Straight-Pull Rifle Database. What is the width of the front sight base? Type99 Short Rifles, during the transition from standard designs to substitute-standard manufacturing simplifications. Rohr Markierrakete 50, 7.5mm Upat 92 (Ei Lauf) bungspatrone fr Einsatzlauf, 13.06.2021: swisswaffen.com Telegram Channel und swisswaffen.com Telegram Bot, 29.03.2021: Create a swisswaffen.com user account. The serial number 10329 corresponds to a M1911 Carbine made in 1915 at Eidgenoessische Waffenfabrik, Bern. The firm began in 1814 as a watch-maker, however, also produced music boxes, record players, typewriters, radios, and the famous Bolex line of motion picture cameras. This example has no serial number. During the mid-1930s, Spain was an export customer for both German rifles and bayonets. Production likely began in late 1955 or early 1956, as serial numbers observed on issued examples all seem to be above 250,000. WebBoth bayonet and scabbard are serial numbered. This example has been through overhaul, as evidenced by the deep blued finish. Before the Second World War, the Elite Diamant Werks (Elite Diamond Works) produced bicycles. 15,000 Peabody rifles were purchased in 1867 from the Providence ToolCo. of Providence, Rhode Island, based on a design patented by inventor Henry O. Peabody. The scabbard was made in 1927 by contractor Karel Schultz, in Kormorany, Moravia. 7.875: 200: 9.75: 248.595: 15.1: Socket: "No. These bayonets were produced along with the. Elsener Schwyz (51mm.) 16.04.2020: "Winter Bolt Handle" K11, myth or truth? Haenel" over "Suhl", Ricasso: "Georg Rieder, Munchen"; Tiger figural. So what might be the aprox year of The serial numbering started at 20,000 but just because a serial is between 20,000-33,628 it does not necessarily mean the bayonet is still in M27 configuration as soon after going into production the M27 was modified and re-designated as the M29. 1924 B in Cyrillic (MO. Ricasso: "Waffenfabrik" over "Mauser A.G." over "Oberndorf a/M". 1899 (Dagger Bayonet Model 1899), this variant is sometimes erroneously referred to as the M1911, due to its most often having been issued with the M1911 rifle. The final clue that was driving me mad was the almost complete lack of stamps or identification save a single serial number. Ricasso: Stacked cannonballs (Kokura Arsenal mark) and "M" with an arrow through it. This example differs from the M1948 bayonet above, in that it does not have the typical serial numbering on the crosspiece and frog stud. carbine muzzle ring. Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of swisswaffen.com. in length. (210mm.) Books for Sale pages. Leather belt frog for carrying the M1957 bayonet. The charged strong attack's damage is based on distance, rather than number of bullets that hit. Because of a shortage of phenolic resin in Germany during the war, a new type of molding compound containing only 20 to 25 percent resin was adopted in January 1943. bayonet. Grip (Right): A large "6" or "9" neatly struck or burned into the wood. (194mm.) Shiny, smooth black plastic scabbard with a tan leather belt hanger. The black grip and scabbard have a more matte finish than the example pictured above. Type38 rifle, Ricasso: Figure-eight inside a circle (Nagoya Arsenal mark) and diamond with a rectangle inside (Toyoda Automatic Loom Works mark), 7.7mm. The three-letter abbreviation following the length in millimeters indicates the country of manufacture. The maker and year marks have been worn away. When equipped with K31 rifles, the M1914 bayonet was issued to: WebThe most Bayonet families were found in USA in 1920. 18th & 19th Century (to 1865), United States Post-War Bayonets: M4, M5, M6, and M1917, United States Post-War Era Bayonets M7, M9, OKC3S; Scabbards M8A1 and M10, Ralph E. Cobb 2009 All Rights Reserved. "16258" on frog stud. Scabbard (throatpiece): "U" and stylized "F" over "+W" inside a circle. Crosspiece (right): Cyrillic letter DJ (). Return to Bayonet Identification Guide Index, Triangular bayonet for use with the 10.4mm. Any reliance you place on such information and/or any use of information is therefore strictly at your own risk. The bayonets were normally serial numbered, but the serial numbers were assigned independently from those assigned to the rifles. The single loop frog was adopted in 1901 to enable artillerists to more easily slide the frog along the belt to get their bayonet out of the way when squatting or sitting. Known as type 41, it contained woodflour as a filler. "K9" inside a circle. The pole bayonet lacked the mortise, press stud, and muzzle ring needed for mounting to a rifle. The Cyrillic marking (), was used until 1953, when they switched to the western marking (PREDUZECE). The grips are made of molded plastic. Black leather belt frog (Carter #293) and Fire/Police troddel (knot). It also has laminated wood handles and no reinforcement bar. This example weighs in at 367grams, so is the M1863 variant. Based on the serial numbers, this example could have been used with either a M1863 muzzle loader, M1863/67 Milbank-Amsler, or M1869 Vetterli. According to Vetterli production records, serial numbers 1100 and 2744 correspond to M1869 infantry rifles made by Valentin Sauerbrey of Basel, in 1870 and 1871, respectively.. Sometimes the blades were shortened (as with this example), however, full-length examples are more common. The Yugoslavian markings remain intact. Rexim contracted with the Spanish Arms Factory of La Corua (Fbrica de Armas de la Corua) for manufacturing. To avoid conflict, the Swiss government gave half of the military knife & bayonet blade production quota to Wenger and half to Victorinox. M1905 bayonets were cut down to 10 inches and designated M1905E1. Sword bayonets were popularly attached to Baker Rifles. However, it usually needs to be removed before firing because it can affect the stability and balance of the whole rifle. button-style frog commonly associated with the M1957 bayonet. Another wartime example that was captured and reworked in eastern Europe, probably Yugoslavia, where new serial numbers were applied to the crosspiece and frog stud. (0.550in.) WebThe number code marking was partially obliterated during rework and new serial numbers were applied to the crosspiece and frog stud. Allow a couple of millimeters allowances as tape measure and human eyes vary. Black plastic grip. This is an M44 or T53. WebYugoslavian bayonets have stamped serial numbers on the grip & scabbard body, where the East German AKM Type II bayonet has electropenciled serial numbers. Knife bayonet for use with the 8mm. 90 quickly garnered a reputation as one of the finest rifles in its class. Ordonnanzen 1851-1990, Centrum Zielkontroll- und Einschiess-Apparat, Champion Zimmerschiess- und bungs-Apparat, Einsatzapparate B. Mller, Parabellum/Gewehr, Fine sights / correctors infantry rifles 11 and 96/11, Patronentasche 1914 (Zusatzpatronentasche), Cleaning kit revolver and pistol, modell 1882, Cleaning kit revolver and pistol, modell 1900, RWS Einstecklufchen Nr. The Swiss Federal Rifle was a percussion muzzle loading sharpshooter's rifle (Stutzer). PAP M59 rifle, Return to Bayonet Identification Guide Index. M1912 Mauser rifles received from Austria as First World War reparations. Do not send images in compressed file format(s) such as ZIP extension files; The factory is still operating today and is known as Zastava Arms. and converted them to approximate the FN M1924 Short Rifle, designating them as the Model 1924 (M1924B). Carter classified this frog as #361. Bayonets from the Civil War, which soldiers used as cooking utensils as well as weapons, can be traced and identified by engraved number markings. A total of 13,300 rifles were produced during the M1918/55 bayonets likely production period. The M1889/92 is a conversion of the obsolete M1863 and M1871 socket bayonets. 4) submachine gun. Inf.gw. Scabbard (body): "291278" Scabbard (metal end): "K7" electropenciled . diagrams showing the basic terminology used to describe bayonets, scabbards, and frogs. Scabbard (ball finial): illegible Waffenamt mark. Llano, Texas 78643. The blade and elbow were blued. The Stgw. Measures 8.875in. 1842, grosskalibrig, Infanteriegewehr Eidg. Country Pagesstart here if you think you know the country of origin. School (or 'Trainer') rifles and bayonets were made in local workshops of scrap rifle parts, soft steel and cast metal. Paillard was a very diverse manufacturer who produced an amazing variety of products over its 160 year history. Rod bayonet for use with the 9 mm. wide. Swisswaffen.com tries to keep the information up to date and correct, but we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Running swisswaffen.com costs more than 120 francs in hosting fees per month! Although the date is no longer visible on the blade, BCN data proves that the bayonet was made in 1940. After the Second World War, the firm's property was seized by the East German State and the firm disappeared. The strap secures the scabbard to the frog. Closer examination revealed these bayonets to have the original 15mm. It is unclear why the hilt design was changed so late in the M1918 bayonets production life cycle. It was also made without a flashguard. Crudely made bayonet for use on school training rifles. This example has had the original 15mm. (.600in.) This Yugoslavian AKM belt hanger utilizes blackened hardware and a snap closure instead of the brass thorn. Bayonets for Sale page. This was followed by two German-made variants. Finding this example that bears German markings is most unusual. wide. Blacksmiths, blacksmith private first class or lance corporal, blacksmith sergeants; This example weighs in at 312grams, so is the M1871 variant. 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