and Letter Code marking. Some British bayonets have regimental markings stamped on the pommel (and possibly elsewhere). 9 7/8 inch blade has spots of surface rust and has been sharpened. Inspection markings to verify the bayonets' quality were often placed directly below the manufacture date, as well as on other parts of the bayonet. Free shipping on ... PRE WWI 1891 GERMAN SOLINGEN for ARGENTINA BAYONET (with original scabbard) $195.00. Middle - Makers Names. Scabbard:  "E u F. Horster" over "1939" and "8531" overstamped with "0000" and "2061" beneath. This example was originally a German M1898/05 bayonet made by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. This example was made in 1937 by Richard A. Herder of Solingen. Many of these are crudely marked “M24Б” in Cyrillic (M24B) on the crosspiece. The blade and scabbard are marked with the Letter Code, as was customary from 1940–1945. This M1924Б bayonet variant was newly made at the Vojno Tehnicki Zavod (Military Technical Institute) in Kragujevac during the mid–1920s to go along with the converted Steyr M1912 rifles (the M1912 rifle conversions were reportedly completed in 1927). high numerals, on the pommel. Bayonets from Selected Countries of the World updated March 4, 2008: Help us keep this Identification Service alive. DRDESS BAYONET TYPES The following is a list of the most common types of dress bayonets: ARMED FORCES DRESS BAYONET The German armed forces were allowed a dress bayonet in addition to the regular dagger. This example has wood grips. The grips were replaced with crude facsimiles of the originals, some examples (like this one) have the diagonal serrations running in the opposite direction. Approximately 20,000 rifles and bayonets are believed to have been converted before the Germans overran Yugoslavia in 1941. The club was formed ca. Yugoslavia altered the blade to approximate the M1924 blade profile, so that the Yugoslavian M1924 scabbard would accept it. This example was made by Gebruder Klinge of Dresden in 1937. Factory 44 was the Zavodi Crvena Zastava (Red Flag Works) in Kragujevac, Serbia. The Yugoslavian markings remain intact. Scabbard With Regiment Marks ‘RAT.1.194’. Has 4  aluminum rivets and is of sewn construction. According to Serbian collector/researcher Nebojsa Milanovic, the new serial number on the pommel is from overhaul in the smaller technical workshop of the Teritorijalna odbrana (TO or Territorial Defense). The following page illustrates some of the markings. The stamp on the scabbard button is: g4135. Sword bayonet used with the 8 mm. 249,00 EUR. GERMAN WW2 DRESS BAYONET - M6289. (219 mm.) Yugoslavia similarly converted German M1898 bayonets, all conversions being designated M1924Б regardless of the German type from which they came. This was a privately purchased item. The reverse is shows an etched “Inf Regt 71 mot.” (Infantry Regiment 71 Motorized) dedication along with … Different combinations of marks can be seen, ranging from an unmarked blade to a blade with a Maker Mark and a Distributor Mark. 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. The Yugoslavian scabbard on this example was shortened by cutting off the bottom, forming a new point, and adding a new ball finial. They produced daggers 1935–1945, but were not known to have produced comparable material in earlier years. Diamant was privatized in 1992, following German reunification, and, today, is the oldest bicycle factory still operating in Germany. The M1948 bayonet was a short version of the pre-War M1924 bayonet, adopted when Yugoslavia rebuilt the Vojno Tehnicki Zavod (Military Technical Institute), which was totally destroyed during the Second World War. It is pictured in Branko Bogdanovic’s authoritative work, Bayonets and Fighting Knives:  Serbia, Montenegro and Yugoslavia. 137,000 bayonets were manufactured at Waffenfabrik Brünn Werke during this period. wide at the widest point. Ricasso: "ПРЕДУЗЕЋЕ" in a semi-circle, over "44". high. (225 mm.) However, Carter recorded production dates from 1939–43. There are two variants, M1924 and M1924/30, that differ in how the tang and pommel are joined as shown in this comparison image. Bayonets. There are no Czech markings on this bayonet or scabbard. Yugoslavia similarly converted German M1898 bayonets, all conversions being designated M1924Б regardless of the German type from which they came. The Second World War German S 109(j) modifications to the M1924 bayonet were to blue the metal and delete the muzzle ring. This example is of the second German-made variant, which is slightly shorter than the first two types and lacks the knurled grip section. No scabbard was issued. The tiger figural is the trademark of Lauterjung & Co., Tiger Stahlwaren-und Waffenfabrik of Solingen. Brown leather belt frog for use with the M1956 submachine gun bayonet. Distinguished by its curved-up single arm cross guard. Unlike earlier S 24(t) bayonets, this example has no Czech markings. Screw slots have been cut in the grip-securing nuts and in the nut securing the press-stud; Yugoslavian bayonets have stamped serial numbers on the grip & scabbard body, where the East German AKM Type II bayonet has electropenciled serial numbers. Yugoslavia rebarreled these to 8 mm. 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. Long Army Dress Bayonet [K98] by WKC Solingen Sword bayonet M1891 Argentine Mauser rifle, Weyersberg Kirschbaum - Argentina Artillery Machete M1909 Weyersberg Kirschbaum - Argentina h029583 k98 bayonet frog. These Yugoslavian conversions included a new crosspiece with a full muzzle ring. This represents the final S 24(t) variant. Makers marks on Nazi period 84/98 bayonets (K98). The original German markings are still partially present, confirming its lineage. Knife bayonet for use with the 9 mm. This list does not include all the HJ Knife marks or bayonet marks. Stag Gripped Short Bayonet by Carl Eickhorn Solingen. Stag Gripped Short Bayonet by Carl Eickhorn Solingen. This silverware company produced 150,000 M1905 and 250,000 M1 bayonets in 1942 to 1943 before converting to subcontractor work on M1 Carbine parts. Lastly, on the bayonet near the hand guard/hook looking thing, there is a '41' stamped on. Measures 8.625 in. ... Maker Marks: Newsletter. The blade is marked using the letter/number code used from 1934–1937 to keep the maker’s identities secret. The bayonet's blade was altered to approximate the M1924 blade profile, so that the M1924 scabbard would accept it. However, the bayonet has the Czech Povazska Bystrica factory mark and and the German waffenamt acceptance mark, WaA80, which was used at Bystrica. The blade is double-edged, reminiscent of the Serbian M1899 bayonet. ", located on: pommel (2x), stud nut, backstrap, under grips, underside of both grips, and scabbard ball. 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). Georg Rieder of Munich was the retailer who sold the piece. Haenel in 1916. Ricasso (right): "BT3" inside a triangle. Scabbard:  "43 asw" and "2564gg" and illegible waffenamt on ball tip. Most were crudely marked “M24Б” in Cyrillic (M24B) on the crosspiece. H039277 OFFICER'S DAGGER WITH HANGERS " Hörster ". Is this an inspection mark or something similar? Hilt strap is missing. Schultz is believed to have produced approximately 300,000 scabbards from 1924–1929. Bayonets. This frog came on a Belgian M1916 Gendarmerie bayonet. (last character almost certainly a 'G') and "7281", Ricasso: "E u F. Horster" and "9756" over "q", Ricasso: "42 cvl" and "9578" over “N”, superimposed image of the partial maker markings, Yugoslavian M1924Б conversion of the M1898/05 sword bayonet, Branko Bogdanovic’s authoritative work, Bayonets and Fighting Knives:  Serbia, Montenegro and Yugoslavia, Return to Bayonet Identification Guide Index. Gewehr 98, Kar 98a, and Kar 98k rifles. View Marks - often found in large numbers. The rework included bluing the metal and cutting slots in the screwbolts securing the grip scales and press stud. Late - 1-3 letter coded. The grips are walnut, so are probably originals of Yugoslavian manufacture. This example was originally a German M1898/05 bayonet made by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. The "R.L.M." There are no markings at all on the bayonet and scabbard except for a script 'o' on the bottom of the blade and a Wehrmacht eagle (with WaA 253) which should be on the blade tang underneath the wood grips. The result was that many of the M1912 rifles remained in Austrian stores during the First World War. long by 1.875 in. As the Afrika Korps only existed for two years, these frogs are very scarce. Excellent bright blade measuring 9 7/8 inches with no apologies, leather throat washer is missing. The following graphic shows a drawing of the factory and some of the logos they employed during the war years. These identify the regiment of the British Army to which the bayonet was issued; when a bayonet was re-issued to a different regiment, the original regimental markings were normally lined out like this , and the new regimental markings were stamped near the original ones. The scabbard was made in 1939. This represents the first S 24(t) variant, a bayonet and scabbard taken from Czech military stores and modified to German specifications. agv Berg & Co., Solingen-Ohligs 41-44. asw E&F Horster, Solingen 40-44. bym Genossenshaft Mach, Ferlach-Karnten, Austria 41-44. h049779 k98 bayonet frog. This example was made for Prussia, in 1917, by Mauser at their Oberndorf plant. Holler of Solingen. All pictures are of bayonets in my collection, I shall be redoing many of these to more clearly show the makers name with a more consistent quality. Ricasso is marked dot, the letter code for that arms factory and so is the scabbard. Represents the mark of a factory inspector at critical points during the production process. "16258" on frog stud. This was followed by two German-made variants. wide. The pink shape in this superimposed image of the partial maker markings illustrates the actual size of the flat on which the marking is stamped. in length. I suspect that the tiny "3" and "6" flanking the Imperial proofmark on the scabbard's ball finial may indicate the year (1936) the bayonet was taken into Luftwaffe service. The dimpled metal end cap is missing on this example, although the four staking marks are visible. B2005-MAL. wide at the widest point. M1956 submachine gun, closely patterned after the Second World War German MP–40. This meant that, while the M1924 bayonet would mount to a M1924Б rifle, the M1924Б bayonet would not mount to a M1924 Short Rifle. It was reworked for use during the Weimar Period and is one of a small number of 98/05 bayonets to see service with the Luftwaffe during the Nazi Period. WW2 era dress bayonet which has been used as a fighting knife. The original German markings are still partially present, confirming its lineage. The example pictured at left is a M1924/30, so was originally produced 1931–41. The bayonet has a brass hilt, smooth on one side and grooved panel on the reverse. The variations in inspection stamps contains enough material for a book in itself. Ricasso (right): "BT3" inside a triangle. Eickhorn-Solingen Ltd. (6) Price - » Display per page. long by 2.00 in. 1937 Richard A. Herder trademarked bayonets are uncommon. This example has serrated, brown plastic grips. This example was originally a German M1898/05 bayonet made by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. ... Maker Marks: Newsletter. h044983 tropical k98 bayonet frog. The "P.W. The S 24(t) bayonet was made at Waffenfabrik Brünn Werke (formerly the Československá zbrojovka a.s., Brno plant) in 1942/1943. The troddel has a red striped ball, black strap with silver/red thread. The original German markings are still partially present, confirming its lineage. Oneida, Limited (OL), Oneida, NY. The maker and year marks have been worn away. Both bayonets were identically marked, with "2" on one rocker and three illegible letters on the other. Scabbard:  "43 cul" and "4067e" and illegible waffenamt on ball tip. Proceeds and commissions from these sales - in part - go towards the purchase of additional reference materials and acquisition expenses. Bayonet History Timeline —read about key milestones in the bayonet's history, from the 1500s to the present day.. Bayonet Terminology —diagrams showing the basic terminology used to describe bayonets, scabbards, and frogs.. Glossary of Bayonet Terms— definitions of common bayonet terms. The blade is marked with the maker’s trademark, as was customary from 1937–1940. $19.00 shipping ... PRE WWI GERMAN S98 MAUSER QUILLBACK BAYONET C.G. German Senior Foresters Cutlass by Original Eickhorn Solingen. (190 mm.) H051583 OFFICER'S DAGGER "Eickhorn". AKM assault rifle. (51 mm.) Instead of acquiring new bayonets they decided to take advantage of their large inventory of Remington bayonets by modifying them. RAD Leader´s Dagger [M1937] by Carl Eickhorn Solingen. This example was made in 1942 by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co. of Solingen. The other markings (manufacturer and serial number) are retained. Similarly, the VZ–24 bayonet was designated Seitengewehr 24(t) [Sidearm 24 Czechoslovakia]. The blade has the following markings: ‘GEBR WEYERSBERG 77 SOLINGEN' as well as the Swiss cross on the other side. The original German markings are still present, confirming its lineage. "B" marks originate at RSAF Birmingham, "E" from Enfield "S" from Solingen (pre 1885) or Sheffield (Post 1885), "L" from Liege etc. There are no Czech markings on this bayonet or scabbard. Measures 9.625 in. Waffenfabrik Brünn Werke production shifted to the Kar 98k rifle in 1943 and continued until cessation of hostilities in 1945. The blade is maker marked however is hard to read because of rust, can make out "A EVE /SOLINGEN". Hello all, I was hoping someone could tell me the year/model and possibly the value of this bayonet. long by 1.625 in. I found this example mounted on this Kar 98k Zf 41 sharpshooter's rifle brought back by a returning veteran. Rockers: "2" and three letters (illegible), Ricasso (right):   "E" (lion) "26" and "6519", This S 24(t) example was made to German specifications ca. For ease I have split the markings types into: Weimar - WuK only . Scabbard (body): "BT3" inside a triangle and "254". Although these have no provision for mounting to a rifle, they are still classified as bayonets. This example was originally made 1931–41 at the Vojno Tehnicki Zavod (Military Technical Institute), Kragujevac, Serbia. This is a standard German nA (low ears model) butcher bayonet with the normal German markings and inspection stamps except has Turkish arabic numbers on the crossguard and has a full length blade. Reverse: "Gebruder Klinge" over "Dresden" over "1937", Web belt frog for carrying the M1884/98 III knife bayonet. A pre-war example that was captured and reworked in eastern Europe, probably Yugoslavia. The bayonet and scabbard were made by E. & F. Horster & Co. of  Solingen. The official nomenclature number indicates that this frog was made in Kragujevac. 13-01-21 – Saber Bayonet for Colt Revolving Rifle: Actually this is the S&K (Schnitzler & Kirschbaum Solingen) saber bayonet which fits a number of Civil War era rifles.But its claim to fame is that it usually fits the military style Colt revolving rifle. (51 mm.) Brown leather belt frog for use with the M1924 and M1924Б bayonets. Although the dimensions seem pretty normative, it is so small and light that it seems like a toy. Solingen is a city in Germany, so i'm assuming that's where it was made? 1924 Б) inside an ovoid rectangle on the ricasso opposite the arsenal marking. According to M1884/98 III researcher Andrej 'Andy' Blazicek, the serial number suffix is an "N". This terminology was used during the pre WW II years, since Germany was not permitted an Air Force (i.e., Luftwaffe) under the Treaty of Versailles. Almost always made by Waffenfabrik Mauser (who must have had a supply contract with Turkey) and dated 1917-1918. marking is a Prussian police (Schutzpolizei) property marking believed associated with the Westfalen Police School. Oneida produced a finely finished and The unit and weapon number markings (usually on the hilt and scabbard), the manufacturer's marking (usually on the flat of the blade near the hilt) and the monarch's monogram and inspection date (usually on the blunt side of the blade). Lauterjung is better known for its other Solingen factory, Puma-Werke. Crosspiece (face): illegible partial Waffenamt. Instead of acquiring new bayonets they decided to take advantage of their large inventory of Remington bayonets by modifying them. Among the markings are the Argentine coat of arms, the words "Modelo Argentino 1891", and "Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co. Solingen". Instead, it has a very large serial number, in 0.375 in. The Kragujevac plant was known by this name between 1918–1923, so this bayonet would most likely have been made during that period. The first Diamant bicycles were made in 1885. "B" marks originate at RSAF Birmingham, "E" from Enfield "S" from Solingen (pre 1885) or Sheffield (Post 1885), "L" from Liege etc. This pairing suggests that it may have been issued to local Belgian "police" who helped maintain order during the German occupation. All pictures are of bayonets in my collection, I shall be redoing many of these to more clearly show the makers name with a more consistent quality. Knife bayonet for use with the 8 mm. Late - 1-3 letter coded. Post-War, the Works fell into Russian hands and became part of the East German State. However, Germany applied a new serial number to the bayonet, scabbard body, and throatpiece. This example was made in 1939 by the Elite-Diamant Werke A.G., Siegmar-Schönau, near Chemnitz, Germany. wide. Recommended External Link - See Bajonett for full listings of the different German monarchs monograms. Eickhorn Products (0) Military Knives (0) Bayonets Manufacturer. The vast majority of the manufacturers of model 84/98 III were German, former forges in Solingen. The muzzle ring is ground away, leaving protruding "ears"; Visit our Shopping Site pages and buy from us direct or visit our Books for Sale pages and buy research materials from one of our affiliates. wide. Scabbard:  "n44" in triangle. Overall VG condition. It was good fortune that my bayonet had the upper half of the marking and the other bayonet the lower half. Both bayonet and scabbard are blued. The blade is stamped W.K &CIE SOLINGEN (Weyersberg Kirschbaum, Solingen) and carries their trademark. 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. This bayonet came in the Afrika Corps web frog shown below. The bayonet was made in 1941 and the scabbard in 1943. Black checkered grips are excellent as is the nickel plating on the pommel and guard. There were multiple Yugoslavian bayonet variants designated Model 1924Б. Long Army Dress Bayonet [K98] by WKC Solingen Sword bayonet M1891 Argentine Mauser rifle, Weyersberg Kirschbaum - Argentina Artillery Machete M1909 Weyersberg Kirschbaum - Argentina Makers marks on Nazi period 84/98 bayonets (K98). DRDESS BAYONET TYPES The following is a list of the most common types of dress bayonets: ARMED FORCES DRESS BAYONET The German armed forces were allowed a dress bayonet in addition to the regular dagger. Listed below are the codes of the combat bayonet manufacturers in Germany in 1944.