If you are wanting to buy antique or collectible bayonets, please visit our Each of this type has its own unique features. The ridge near the base of the fuller was added to help retain the bayonet in its scabbard. Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of swisswaffen.com. Jinsen was the Japanese name for the Korean seaport of Inchon. The scabbard is also the wartime pattern with tubular end (instead of ball). 36-191-2 (Scabbard) Bayonet It was designated. M1990 bayonets may be found with either Victorinox or Wenger maker marks. The original crosspiece was replaced with a M1924-style crosspiece with a muzzle ring. Bayonets provide a useful addition to rifles when an enemy charges and comes in close contact. 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. Scabbard (throatpiece): "U" and stylized "F" over "+W" inside a circle. wide. 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. Ricasso: "" in a semi-circle, over "44". These exhibit the appearance of the post-1942 plastic compound containing woodflour as a filler. The blade and elbow were blued. PAP M59 rifle, Return to Bayonet Identification Guide Index. Hans Steimer, Wasen im Emmental. The hilt has green plastic grip scales and a sliding spring catch similar to that used on the Stgw. You can also buy research materials from one of our affiliates at our The bayonet lacks any German markings. The scabbard has an illegible Waffenamt on the ball finial. The tiger figural is the trademark of Lauterjung &Co., Tiger Stahlwaren-und Waffenfabrik of Solingen. In spite of its official designation, the Stgw. The bayonet and scabbard are unissued. Both bayonet and scabbard are blued. AK Bayonets Page . Glossary of Bayonet Termsdefinitions of common bayonet terms. The conversion involved removing the socket, adding a crosspiece, and brazing a pommel to the end of the cruciform blade stub. There are exceptions for "commercial" unserialed bayonets. Also "Sch" over Swiss cross, inside a rectangle. Markings such as misplaced serial numbers, signs of welding and machine cross-hatching, wrong country of manufacture indicate that a bayonet is fake. (73mm.) Proceeds and commissions from these sales - in part - go towards the purchase of additional reference materials and acquisition expenses. The tan leather belt hanger measures 3.125in. The 95thseries was the final series produced by Hikari Seiki. M1956 submachine gun, closely patterned after the Second World War German MP40. Herder in 1940 (non-matching). 57. 1863 (Stick Bayonet Model 1863) by Switzerland, this bayonet was used from 1863 to 1878, when the Vetterli rifle was updated to use a sword bayonet. Crosspiece (right): Cyrillic letter DJ (). KRAG BAYONET in length. A late-war example with the plastic grip scales secured by rivets. 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. School (or 'Trainer') rifles and bayonets were made in local workshops of scrap rifle parts, soft steel and cast metal. Rarity: R2 Condition: VG+ Price: $170. Bayonets can be identified according to the country of origin or through its blade length, although the latter is easier to use. For better identification, provide clear photos of bayonet with the sheath removed and the whole blade exposed. long by 2.25in. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. 1610s, originally a type of flat dagger; as a soldiers' steel stabbing weapon fitted to the muzzle of a firearm, from 1670s, from French baionnette (16c. long by 2.00in. In English, it means "factory" or "enterprise." 6, Parabellum 7.65mm, Swiss Products 1889 1896 96/11 1911 K11 Bipod Rail, Swiss Products 1889 1896 Kadett 96/11 1911 K11 Bipod Adapter, Swiss Products K31 Clamp-On Scope Mount with over barrel mount (OBM), Swiss Products Clamp On Muzzle Break K31/K11, 5.6mm Gewehr Patrone 90 (5.6mm GP90) 1990, 5.6mm Gewehrmarkier Patrone 90 (5.6mm Gw Mark Pat 90), Markierladung fr 8,3 cm Rak. Common characteristics that differentiate school bayonets from service bayonets include: Bayonet-identification-by-serial-number Constructed of vinyl reinforced with cloth, using aluminum rivets and an aluminum frog stud. These frogs proved too fragile in combat, so were prioritized for issue to training units and rear-area troops. WebSword bayonet developed for use on the .3006 caliber U.S. Rifle M1903, as redesigned in 1905/06. long by 2.875in. According to Carter, this type frog was probably made post-1940. This scabbard has a simple welded frog loop and integral throat. Serial number observations suggest about 7,000 were made. Reverse: "Wechner AG" over "CH-6145 Arth 91". This example was made in 1935. Scabbard: "n44" in triangle. The plastic grips found on M1884/98 III bayonets are made of a phenolic resin. Visit our Shopping Site pages and buy from us direct or visit our identification sense - please feel free to request such and I will try to add additional information as soon as possible. WKC used a special German Sutterlin font which is difficult to decipher. As the low serial number suggests, this is an early example. Scan the bayonet guide table for the nearest blade length. The M1914 was issued to select troops. The bayonet was made in 1944 by Carl Eickhorn WaffenfabrikAG of Solingen. Ricasso (left): "76541" and "K" in circle inspection mark. If you choose to snail-mail images, please make sure you have copies or your originals retained for yourself. The earliest 42nd series examples have the Kanji pointing upward. There were multiple Yugoslavian bayonet variants designated Model 1924. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in archeology from the Universite Des Beaux-Arts in Cambodia. The grips exhibit the appearance of the post-1942 plastic compound containing woodflour as a filler. WebThe most Bayonet families were found in USA in 1920. Type 30 bayonet To avoid conflict, the Swiss government gave half of the military knife & bayonet blade production quota to Wenger and half to Victorinox. Identification No Czech government markings are present. Ricasso (right): "BT3" inside a triangle. Measure the whole length of the blade using a tape measure. A huge quantity of small arms fell into German hands when Yugoslavia capitulated in April 1941, including some 250,000 Yugoslavian Mauser M1924 rifles. Copyright 2013-2023 swisswaffen.com, Contact. The fit and finish of these bayonets are inferior to the Army issue pieces, as they weren't expected to stand up to the rigors of service use. Many of these are crudely marked M24 in Cyrillic (M24B) on the crosspiece. Stgw. This option allows you to search the bayonets yourself anytime day or night. Crudely made bayonet for use on school training rifles. After refurb it was stamped with new numbers with it's new rifle. The Favor was a modular design that could be configured with different stocks, as a pistol, with different barrels, etc., so not all examples produced included a bayonet mount. By searching for the rifle serial number (search box '. Bayonets are indexed by country and by A well-preserved bayonet holds much cultural and historical appeal, as well as being a highly coveted collectors item. Shiny, smooth black plastic scabbard with a tan leather belt hanger. diagrams showing the basic terminology used to describe bayonets, scabbards, and frogs. Measures 7.25in. Some examples have diagonal serrations running in the opposite direction. The 5104 scabbard is made of shiny black plastic and has a squarish point, where the M1957 scabbard pictured above is made of matte black plastic and has a more rounded point. long by 2.25in. This example was made in 1939 by the Elite-Diamant WerkeA.G., Siegmar-Schnau, near Chemnitz, Germany. The blade and scabbard are marked with the Letter Code, as was customary from 19401945. NATO caliber Model5104 selective-fire rifle produced for export by the Swiss firm, Socket bayonet designed in Switzerland and produced 197888 by MANURHIN (, Knife bayonet for use with the 5.56 mm. This example was made in 1944 by E.&F.Horster &Co. of Solingen. Bayonets Listed by Overall Lengththis may be helpful if you are unsure of the type or country of origin. Bayonet Has 4 steel rivets and is of sewn construction, without a hilt strap. These exhibit the pre-1943 appearance of pure phenolic plastic without inclusion of any woodflour filler material. (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 M1924 conversion of the M1898/05 sword bayonet, Branko Bogdanovics authoritative work, Bayonets and Fighting Knives: Serbia, Montenegro and Yugoslavia, Return to Bayonet Identification Guide Index. They were produced in anticipation of the need to arm the Japanese civil population to repel the expected American invasion of the Japanese Home Islands. As the Afrika Korps only existed for two years, these frogs are very scarce. However, the bayonet has the Czech Povazska Bystrica factory mark and and the German waffenamt acceptance mark, WaA80, which was used at Bystrica. The muzzle ring on bayonets for the M1889 and M1911 rifles is larger at 15mm. (76mm.) Privacy Policy, SIG Przisionsschtzengewehr SG 550 Sniper, Stutzer Fritz Kuchen auf Basis IG11 bzw. (244mm.) I found this example mounted on this Kar98k Zf 41 sharpshooter's rifle brought back by a returning veteran. This was supposed to keep the weight of the bayonet from pulling the soldier's belt down at the side. Hilt strap is missing. wide. A solid, utilitarian bayonet, the edge is ground on one side only, the opposite side of the blade being flat. TypeI Naval Rifle. This was a privately purchased item. Instead, it has a very large serial number, in 0.375in. (0.60in.) Modifications include: The bayonet's blade was altered to approximate the M1924 blade profile, so that the M1924 scabbard would accept it. Diamant was privatized in 1992, following German reunification, and, today, is the oldest bicycle factory still operating in Germany. The M1905 bayonet was also used with the M1 Garand and M1903A3 rifles. Japan occupied Korea from 19051945. The rework included bluing the metal and cutting slots in the screwbolts securing the grip scales and press stud. Drivers for motorized field artillery, howitzers and heavy howitzers. Serial number 1034 corresponds to a M1871 Stutzer rifle made at Eidgenssische Montier-Wersttte, Bern (Swiss Federal Installation, Bern) in 1872. for use with the M1911 Carbine. We do not return images in any format and they become the property of Arms to Armor - The History Store without compensation to you for any use - past, present, or future. Three different FG42 rod bayonets were used. Ricasso: "Four cannonballs" and "Hourglass" markings. 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. The troddel has a red striped ball, black strap with silver/red thread. in length. 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. The first pattern was made 190506 and the second pattern 191518. 36-190-2 (L. Grip) Saddle makers; and, Reverse: "Gebruder Klinge" over "Dresden" over "1937", Web belt frog for carrying the M1884/98III knife bayonet. These were precision rifles with heavy round barrels, adjustable long-range sights, and double set triggers. S.I.G. HowTo: Swisswaffen.com Marktbeobachtung: wie kann ich diese nutzen? The 5104 was shorter and lighter than the Stgw. Ricasso (Left): "Carl Eickhorn" over "Solingen". Factory 44 was the Zavodi Crvena Zastava (Red Flag Works) in Kragujevac, Serbia. 1078." 1859/1867, Stichbajonett zu Eidg. The grips were replaced with crude facsimiles of the originals, some examples (like this one) have the diagonal serrations running in the opposite direction. WebModel 1896 Krag Bolt Action Rifle and Bayonet, Model 1896 Krag Bolt Action Rifle and Bayonet, c. 1898, serial number 43135, walnut stock with light cartouche on left side, has a crisp circle P below Lot Of 8: U.S Knives & Bayonets.Includes Lot Of 8: U.S Knives & Bayonets.Includes the U.S. M8A1, one marked VP co. The charged strong attack's damage is based on distance, rather than number of bullets that hit. The worldbayonets.com bayonet identification guide features pictures and dimensions of bayonets from around the world; along with history and other information to aid in identification.This reference is by no means exhaustive, but does cover many of the bayonets encountered on the collectors market today, as well as some rare and unusual specimens. 1812, while Springfield never did.). 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. This bayonet was known as the Cuchillo Bayoneta Standard Modelo Alemn (German Standard-Modell Knife Bayonet) in Spain. This frog came on the 1939 Elite-Diamant bayonet shown above. Gewehr98, Kar98a, and Kar98k rifles. Knife bayonet for use on the renowned 7.5mm. The Letter Code "gcy" identifies the bayonet's maker as the firm of L.O.Dietrich in Altenburg, a peacetime maker of sewing machines. The city name is from start here if you think your bayonet is one of the types listed, but are unsure of the country of origin. Scabbards often had a German-style throatpiece screw added to replace the original rivet. Ricasso (left): stylized "F" over "+W" inside a circle. The muzzle ring is ground away, leaving protruding "ears"; button-style frog commonly associated with the M1957 bayonet. Yes No You answered yes. Books for Sale pages. Lauterjung is better known for its other Solingen factory, Puma-Werke. "B" over "3015" inside a circle. Leather belt frog for carrying the Type30 bayonet used on the Type38 and Type99 rifles. Production likely began in late 1955 or early 1956, as serial numbers observed on issued examples all seem to be above 250,000. The 5104 export bayonet differs from the domestic M1957 bayonet in some details. I would tend to defer to his determination, since he resides in Switzerland and more than 20years have passed since publishing of the older references. Scabbard: "44 ASW" and "2424" over "dd" and illegible waffenamt on ball finial. However, Carter recorded production dates from 193943. This example is of the second German-made variant, which is slightly shorter than the first two types and lacks the knurled grip section. Superimposing images of the two revealed that the letters were "gcy". So i got a new Arisaka type 30 bayonet and i am trying to solve its age. Although the dimensions seem pretty normative, it is so small and light that it seems like a toy. Vetterli M1871 Infantry and M1871. (210mm.) According to production records, the M1889 rifle with serial number 43094 was produced in 1892. M1851 Federal Rifle Designated, Socket bayonet for use with the muzzle loading 10.4mm. The scabbard with this example is of Spanish manufacture. This example has serrated, brown plastic grips. marking is a Prussian police (Schutzpolizei) property marking believed associated with the Westfalen Police School. It is believed that approximately 5,000 were produced. Sometimes the blades were shortened (as with this example), however, full-length examples are more common. Based on serial number data, it appears that Victorinox initially produced the M1918 bayonet until the early 1920s. Allow a couple of millimeters allowances as tape measure and human eyes vary. A derivative of the Yugoslavian M1924 bayonet, the M1924 bayonet was also designated Seitengewehr 109 Jugoslawien [S 109(j)] by Germany. 1879 fr Unteroffiziere, Sbelbajonett Mod. This example was originally a German M1898/05 bayonet made by C.G. This frog came on a Belgian M191635 TBack bayonet. Approximately 1/2" According to production records, the M1931 Short Rifle with serial number 253542 was produced in 1956. Yugoslavian bayonets have stamped serial numbers on the grip & scabbard body, where the East German AKM TypeII bayonet has electropenciled serial numbers. Recently, Dr. Jim Maddox, author of Collecting Bayonets, discovered a couple of similar examples that would not mount to a M1911 rifle. high numerals, on the pommel. Instead, both bayonet and scabbard are marked the same as German-made bayonets, with the Letter Code (dot = Waffenfabrik Brnn Werke) on the ricasso and two-digit year of manufacture. wide. 5.75: 146: 10.625: 270.695: 17.7: Grip (right): "291278" Ricasso (left): "K7" electropenciled. I will add to this from time to time - mainly upon request - when identification of a certain bayonet is requested. Yugoslavian M1924 Mauser Short Rifle, closely patterned after the FNM1924 short rifle. 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 Cyrillic marking (), was used until 1953, when they switched to the western marking (PREDUZECE). Untersttze swisswaffen.com auf patreon.com, Ersetzte Verschlusshlsen beim Karabiner 31, Neuinstandstellungsmarkierungen an Schweizer Gewehren, Bestandteile des Karabiner 31 (K31) gemss Reglement. Serial Number Please do not send single e-mail image files larger than 250kb, or no larger The bayonet serials were, of course, also for production and assembly reasons and the bayonets match the scabbard nos. Bakelite grips with about 60% blued finish remaining. The factory is still operating today and is known as Zastava Arms. The scabbard is painted with high-gloss black lacquer. A 3rdstyle is found on wartime examples with a rectangular Kanji (no point). 1978 and was in existence for at about 10 years. long by 2.50in (65mm.) A socket bayonet, on the other hand, has a triangular blade in cross-section. These Mosins that are being imported now all come with a bayonet, the problem is, when they come in the same case with the rifles. This example was made in 1937 by Richard A. Herder of Solingen. bayonet serial number Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bayonet surname lived. The number of bayonets produced is unknown, but is likely to have been substantially fewer than 5,000. Web frogs were used in North Africa by the. It is pictured in Branko Bogdanovics authoritative work, Bayonets and Fighting Knives: Serbia, Montenegro and Yugoslavia. Swiss Schmidt-Rubin Straight-Pull Rifle Database. Knife bayonet for use with the 9mm. (other than my efforts to assist you, however minimal the result may actually be). This scabbard no longer has the leather securing tab, so would be carried using the frogs made for carrying the M1957 and M1990 bayonet. Haenel in 1916. Sword bayonet for use on the 6.5mm. The pole bayonet lacked the mortise, press stud, and muzzle ring needed for mounting to a rifle. wide. The original German markings are still partially present, confirming its lineage. According to research published by collector/researcher, Nick Komiya, rubberized canvas was introduced in 1940. Mod. Designated Dolchbajonett Mod. once again, I will not open them. The pommel has darkened and exhibits an unusual serial numbering that has been attributed to Spain. Bayonet Identification This was followed by two German-made variants. LaBar classified this frog as LBF #23. They were founded in 1918 to make consumer household electric appliances and have evolved into the present-day Panasonic Corporation. The M1911 Carbine with serial number 140144 was produced in 1926. Scabbard: "43 cul" and "4067e" and illegible waffenamt on ball finial. Due to overwhelming response to this website, I may not answer directly; I may simply post new material on the website in hope that a published response will answer your question(s). There are a number of wonderful books available and below I have listed some of my favorites. 18th and 19th Century Bayonets Designated the Vierkant-Stichbajonett Modell 1889/92 (Square Stick Bayonet Model 1889/92), these were issued to cyclist troops, machine gunners, and fortress troops. wide by 3.5mm. The drill rifle simulated the size and weight of a 7.62 mm. 4) submachine gun. Ricasso: Stacked cannonballs (Kokura Arsenal mark) and "M" with an arrow through it. Paillard was a very diverse manufacturer who produced an amazing variety of products over its 160 year history. 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 When originally made, the metal would have been in the white. Consult a trusted bayonet dealer and have your bayonet identified as genuine or replica. Older bayonet reference books are not consistent as to which variant was which. M1931 Short Rifles serial number 250000-250850 were the last rifles recorded as produced in 1955. long by 1.75in. Before the Second World War, the Elite Diamant Werks (Elite Diamond Works) produced bicycles. This was key to making the bayonet useful, as the Yugoslavian belt frog would not accept the wide German M1898/05 scabbard. 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. It was good fortune that my bayonet had the upper half of the marking and the other bayonet the lower half. Identification 1924 ) inside an ovoid rectangle on the ricasso opposite the arsenal marking. The Y-design was superceded by the design shown above in 1941. long by 2.00in. The bayonet has a small muzzle ring, which is secured to the rifles muzzle by a knurled bolt. There is also a socket in the bayonets pommel, which fits over a mounting stud protruding from the rifles forend. Blade has about 80% blued finish remaining with These bayonets were produced along with the. This example has wood grips. This leather hanger connects the bayonet scabbard to your belt. 9 Mk. Many are seen as Soviet marked bayonets (small arrow in triangle just above blade on metal part of handle) in Bulgarian scabbards. The bayonet and frog had obviously been together a long time. The final rifle reported was serial number 263330, produced in 1958. bayonet wide at the widest point. A 3digit serial number would place this example in the first couple of years of Armory production (ca. Socket Bayonets The number code marking was partially obliterated during rework and new serial numbers were applied to the crosspiece and frog stud. The 4th image at right clearly shows the bushing in this example as well. The company continued producing bicycles and developed alloy bicycle components, including the first alloy bicycles. The rifles fired only blanks, caps, or were non-firing "clicker" models. Unlike earlier S 24(t) bayonets, this example has no Czech markings. The first is believed to be a shortened French M1936 bayonet. The bayonet and scabbard were made by E. & F.Horster &Co. of Solingen. From 19391941, the Uice Arms Factories (known, today, as Privi Partizan) converted surrendered First World War German Gewehr 98's and bayonets to conform to the M1924 specification. 137,000 bayonets were manufactured at Waffenfabrik Brnn Werke during this period. 4 (Machine Carbine Mk. 15.02.2021: HowTo: Swisswaffen.com Marktbeobachtung: wie kann ich diese nutzen? Civil War Bayonets The scabbard is made of wood, with minimal steel mounts, held together with string. Screw slots have been cut in the grip-securing nuts and in the nut securing the press-stud; Click on the image to view information and additional images on the France Page. Research published by collector/ researcher, Nick Komiya, indicates that this design was a two-in-one hybrid intended to replace the Y-design (pictured below) and the single belt loop design. It is also unclear how many M1918/55 bayonets were produced. Matsushita Kinzoku was a subsidiary of Matshusita National Denki (Matsushita National Electric Co.). This post-War frog has a shorter belt loop than the M1924 and has a hole in the frontpiece for the frog stud. "W" over "115262", The difference is readily apparent in this comparison image. Refer to the "Fake, Reproduction or Fantasy" guide in Resources below. The scabbard was made in 1943 by the firm of E.Pack &Sohn. Horse transport soldiers, PFCs, corporals and sergeants; The bayonets are believed to have been made by S.I.G., since they do not bear the Waffenfabrik Bern trademark. Country Pagesstart here if you think you know the country of origin. (44mm.) Bayonets The Script-P mark identifies the scabbard maker as the firm Paillard AG of St. Croix. He says that unmarked frogs also exist and they were made in a different factory. WebI bayonets were made at RSAF Enfield between 19491956, with an additional 10,000 produced in 1962. A total of 13,300 rifles were produced during the M1918/55 bayonets likely production period. start here if you think you know the country of origin. The distinguishing factor is that the M1863 is of slightly heavier construction than the M1871. The Yugoslavian M1924 bayonet and its derivatives (e.g., M1924) were collectively designated Seitengewehr 109 Jugoslawien [S 109(j)]. 1892 was only the second year of production, as production of the M1889 rifle did not commence until 1891. Measures 8.25in. Re: Bayonet Identification I'll post pictures of the blade a little later, but I finally found this bayo on worldbayonets.com. S-38-191-9 (Belt Frog). This example has wood grips. swisswaffen.com is run under Swiss law. The close-up image at left was taken through a 20x stereo microscope. It is also pictured in Branko Bogdanovics authoritative work, Bayonets and Fighting Knives: Serbia, Montenegro and Yugoslavia. This example has a spring catch. The example pictured at left is a M1924/30, so was originally produced 193141. Victorinox was located in Schwyz Canton. No. The leather tab on the scabbard is for securing the scabbard in the belt frog. Rexim-Favor MC Mk. 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. They produced daggers 19351945, but were not known to have produced comparable material in earlier years. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. Bayonets ("seitengewehr") issued were ID'd by serial number, as were rifles, pistols, etc. Bayonet It was made in the white without a flashguard. 1842, abg. This example has serrated, reddish-brown plastic grips. It was also made without a flashguard. Mod. (0.55in.) The Yugoslavian belt hanger is unique in having a brass thorn. Rod bayonet for use with the 9 mm. These flags are often seen in Second World War photographs, tied to a fixed bayonet. German 98k Bayonet - 1940 Rich.
