S-38-191-9 (Belt Frog). Black leather belt frog (Carter #293) and Fire/Police troddel (knot). PAP M59 rifle, Return to Bayonet Identification Guide Index. This example has been through overhaul, as evidenced by the deep blued finish. The city name is from swisswaffen.com is run under Swiss law. Sometimes the blades were shortened (as with this example), however, full-length examples are more common. The "W+F" mark indicates assembly by Waffenfabrik Bern, while "Victoria Schwyz" identifies the blade supplier as the firm, Victorinox, located in Schwyz Canton. Privacy Policy, SIG Przisionsschtzengewehr SG 550 Sniper, Stutzer Fritz Kuchen auf Basis IG11 bzw. wide at the widest point. Any logo like this on the left side of the receiver means that its Chinese, but identification is often made easier by the inclusion of Chinese characters or Norinco printed in English as well. 57. Ricasso: "" in a semicircle, over "44". Sword bayonet for use on the 6.5mm. School rifles and bayonets were used for military drill, which was a normal part of high school curriculum from the early 1930s through the end of the Second World War. wide. Were the rifles and bayonets supposed to be issued with the same serial number? Arriving a dozen years later, this M1924 bayonet variant is a conversion of a surrendered First World War German bayonet. long by 1.75in. The M1918/55 variant utilizes a heavier hilt, similar, but not identical, to the M1914 Pioneer. The grips are walnut, so are probably originals of Yugoslavian manufacture. The bayonet's blade was altered to approximate the M1924 blade profile, so that the M1924 scabbard would accept it. Designated Dolchbajonett Mod. in length. long by 2.50in (65mm.) This scabbard has a simple welded frog loop and integral throat. This leather hanger connects the bayonet scabbard to your belt. "W" over "115262", The difference is readily apparent in this comparison image. long by 1.625in. Also "Sch" over Swiss cross, inside a rectangle. P.O. The makers mark on this example is of the 2ndstyle, with the Kanji inside the diamond pointing downward. The blade is marked with the makers trademark, as was customary from 19371940. Gewehr98, Kar98a, and Kar98k rifles. Research materials I have available are quite substantial; however, on some items, information within those materials might be quite sparse. (79mm.) Its 10.4mm. 14.02.2021: Bewertungssystem auf gebrauchtwaffen.com: Trolle, Neider, Feiglinge, 13.09.2020: Mounting the rifle sling on K00/11, K11 and K31, 22.08.2020: Privatization markings on Swiss rifles, 07.05.2020: Advertising on swisswaffen.com. wide at the widest point. Serial number 1034 corresponds to a M1871 Stutzer rifle made at Eidgenssische Montier-Wersttte, Bern (Swiss Federal Installation, Bern) in 1872. long by 2.25in. Brown leather belt frog for use with the M1956 submachine gun bayonet. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The bayonets were normally serial numbered, but the serial numbers were assigned independently from those assigned to the rifles. wide by 3.5mm. The M1914 bayonet was produced by three manufacturers: Waffenfabrik Neuhausen 194142 in German-occupied Czechoslovakia at, Ricasso (Left): "C.G. This meant that, while the M1924 bayonet would mount to a M1924 rifle, the M1924 bayonet would not mount to a M1924 Short Rifle. (57mm.) 1078." This example has no serial number. M1905 bayonets were cut down to 10 inches and designated M1905E1. Allow a couple of millimeters allowances as tape measure and human eyes vary. Scabbard: "E u F. Horster" over "1939" and "8531" overstamped with "0000" and "2061" beneath. The 5104 was adopted by Bolivia (5,000) and Chile (36,000). Green-gray web retention strap. The scabbard's buckle hole was punched when the scabbard was first mated to a belt frog to ensure a tight fit. This example was made in 1944 by E.&F.Horster &Co. of Solingen. wide at the widest point. Diamant bicycles won world road race championships in the late 1950s. This example was made by Victorinox AG in the 19341949 period. The bayonet lacks a serial number and the scabbard's frog securing tab lacks a buckle hole. It was one of the few submachine guns to fire from a closed bolt, which further set it at odds with more contemporary designs. Carter classified this frog as #308. This example was originally made for the Czech Army in 1926 by Ceskoslovenska zbrojovka, a.s., Brno (roughly, Czechoslovakian Arms Factory,Inc.). Lauterjung is better known for its other Solingen factory, Puma-Werke. The frontpiece is attached with stitching and reinforced with steel rivets. This example is from the 46th series, the 2nd series produced by the Toyoda Jido Shokki Seisakusho (Toyoda Automatic Loom Works), under Nagoya Army Arsenal supervision. This Yugoslavian AKM belt hanger utilizes blackened hardware and a snap closure instead of the brass thorn. (10mm.) This example has the early style scabbard, with the leather securing tab, for use with the Schmidt-Rubin belt frog. 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. WebThe number code marking was partially obliterated during rework and new serial numbers were applied to the crosspiece and frog stud. An early example, with the blade produced by Wenger &Co. of Delemont. This represents the first S 24(t) variant, a bayonet and scabbard taken from Czech military stores and modified to German specifications. They were founded in 1918 to make consumer household electric appliances and have evolved into the present-day Panasonic Corporation. 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). The serial number 10329 corresponds to a M1911 Carbine made in 1915 at Eidgenoessische Waffenfabrik, Bern. Flag measures 14.75in. The scabbard was made in 1936 by Richard A. Herder of Solingen. than 500kb total for multiple images; I will not open them. The bayonet lacks any German markings. The final clue that was driving me mad was the almost complete lack of stamps or identification save a single serial number. According to Carter, the color of these frogs varied, with the earliest type being olive drab in color. 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. Common characteristics that differentiate school bayonets from service bayonets include: According to my Serbian collector friend Nebojsa Milanovic, the Cyrillic BK inside the stitched triangle stands for Vojna Kontrola (Military Control). Bayonets from the Civil War, which soldiers used as cooking utensils as well as weapons, can be traced and identified by engraved number markings. It is unclear why the hilt design was changed so late in the M1918 bayonets production life cycle. He says that unmarked frogs also exist and they were made in a different factory. Grip (Right): A large "6" or "9" neatly struck or burned into the wood. A socket bayonet, on the other hand, has a triangular blade in cross-section. This example weighs in at 312grams, so is the M1871 variant. 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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. Research published in 2019 by Edward Hull in his book, Peabody Firearms, expanded on his earlier published work regarding bayonets used with the Peabody rifles. 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. 90 rifle). A later example, with the simplified blade marking. Symbols indicating the arsenals at which the bayonets were manufactured, or the arsenal that supervised the subcontractor, are stamped on the right ricasso. Knife bayonet for use with the 8mm. This example came in the 1917-dated frog pictured below. In 1938, a steel scabbard was introduced for new production and unserviceable leather scabbards were subsequently replaced with the steel scabbard. Similarly, the VZ24 bayonet was designated Seitengewehr 24(t) [Sidearm 24 Czechoslovakia]. Schmidt-Rubin M1889/96 rifle; and, Sawback sword bayonet for use on the 7.5mm. This was followed by two German-made variants. The three-letter abbreviation following the length in millimeters indicates the country of manufacture. Ricasso (Left): "Carl Eickhorn" over "Solingen". 12.02.2020: A rare modell 11 infantry rifle, 10.09.2019: Dagger modell 1943, how to attach the strap, 05.09.2019: Support swisswaffen.com on patreon.com, 20.12.2018: Replaced Bolt sleeves on Model 1931 carbine, 15.12.2018: Refurbishment markings on Swiss rifles, 23.06.2017: Laserzielgerte in der Schweiz, 20.04.2016: Bestandteile des Karabiner 31 (K31) gemss Reglement, Bewilligungen fr den Erwerb von Waffen in der Schweiz, Abnahme/Ankauf von Waffen und Waffensammlungen, swisswaffen.com Telegram Channel und swisswaffen.com Telegram Bot, Erstellen eines swisswaffen.com Benutzerkontos. Rarity: R2 Condition: VG+ Price: $170. After refurb it was stamped with new numbers with it's new rifle. PAP M59 rifle. A total of 13,300 rifles were produced during the M1918/55 bayonets likely production period. Approximately 20,000 rifles and bayonets are believed to have been converted before the Germans overran Yugoslavia in 1941. Brown leather belt frog for use with the M1924 and M1924 bayonets. The M1911 Carbine with serial number 140144 was produced in 1926. 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. marking is an abbreviation for Reichsluftfahrtministerium (State Air Ministry). [14.014.5mm.] Bayonets for Sale page. (213mm.) The M1905 bayonet was also used with the M1 Garand and M1903A3 rifles. The hilt has green plastic grip scales and a sliding spring catch similar to that used on the Stgw. (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. The 4th image at right clearly shows the bushing in this example as well. According to Serbian Author/Researcher Branko Bogdanovic, the R-prefix added to the serial number indicates repaired. The serial number was applied only when the bayonet was paired with a rifle. Measures 8.625in. (0.60in.) The first is believed to be a shortened French M1936 bayonet. 1892 was only the second year of production, as production of the M1889 rifle did not commence until 1891. This will fit most North Korean Type 58 (AK 47) rifle to the worldbayonets.com Bayonet Identification Guide. 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. Jinsen was the Japanese name for the Korean seaport of Inchon. If you send a check or money order, please note on the document that it is intended for the "Research Fund". long by 2.875in. "K9" inside a circle. Reverse: "Wechner AG" over "CH-6145 Arth 91". Measures 7.25in. Differences from the M1899 bayonet produced in the U.S. by Plumb are the crosspiece secured with flush rivets, the grip scales secured by spanner nuts, and the "AT3" ricasso mark. 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. M1931 Short Rifles serial number 250000-250850 were the last rifles recorded as produced in 1955. It was made in the white without a flashguard. Rubber knife bayonet for use on a non-firing facsimile of the Yugoslavian. This example is an early piece. The tiger figural is the trademark of Lauterjung &Co., Tiger Stahlwaren-und Waffenfabrik of Solingen. WebDec 24, 2020 There are no markings on the bayonet except for a serial number 28560 stamped to the end of the pommel. What is the width of the front sight base? Type 30 rifle, whose designation this bayonet shares. Llano, Texas 78643. Although referred to as Mexican contract rifles, there also was a sizeable Steyr M1912 contract with Colombia during fiscal year 191314 which also may not have been completely fulfilled prior to outbreak of the First World War. 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. 137,000 bayonets were manufactured at Waffenfabrik Brnn Werke during this period. Only Turkey purchased in quantity, which they heavily modified, designating their variant M68. The final rifle reported was serial number 263330, produced in 1958. A serial number has been applied to the ricasso; The blade has the full spelling of "Wenger" above the serial number. The bayonets are believed to have been made by S.I.G., since they do not bear the Waffenfabrik Bern trademark. 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. (219mm.) Ricasso: stylized "F" over "+W" inside a circle. The muzzle ring on bayonets for the M1889 and M1911 rifles is larger at 15mm. and Letter Code marking. 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. Proceeds and commissions from these sales - in part - go towards the purchase of additional reference materials and acquisition expenses. Schultz is believed to have produced approximately 300,000 scabbards from 19241929. This example has wood grips. Gewehr24 Tschechoslowakei [G 24(t)] was the official German nomenclature for the Czech VZ24 rifle. Additionally, if there is anything that you would like to see on the following pages - in a weaponry Knife bayonet for use on the 7.5mm. This example was originally a German M1898/05 bayonet made by C.G. 36-190-3 (R. Grip) The Enfield maker mark is a superimposed "ED", followed by a two-digit year of manufacture. I was able to compare my example with another bayonet that was still paired with its Heinrich Krieghoff-manufactured rifle (in Canada). Ricasso: "" in a semi-circle, over "44". The highest observed serial number for an original M27 is 33,628. Ricasso: Stacked cannonballs (Kokura Arsenal mark) and "M" with an arrow through it. The scabbard was made in 1939. It is a type "A" Argentinean: Argentina. It may either be a plug if it resembles a dagger, which has a round handle that slid directly into the musket barrel. The Puska 98 was a surrendered German Gewehr 98, converted to approximate the FN M1924 Short Rifle. All metal parts are nickel plated. for use with the M1911 Carbine. Scabbard: "" superimposed on a starburst inside a circle. Webof bayonets, it had a full-length handguard and a sling-slot in the butt. Another unissued example. Know the basic bayonet terminologies. start here if you think your bayonet is one of the types listed, but are unsure of the country of origin. The M1918/55 hilt is heavier than the M1918, but is not as heavy as the M1914 Pioneer, as shown in this comparison image. M1851 Federal Rifle Designated, Socket bayonet for use with the muzzle loading 10.4mm. 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. identification sense - please feel free to request such and I will try to add additional information as soon as possible. Unlike the example above, this example is dated as having been produced in 1991. It has a socket and a ring where it is attached to a rifle. Haenel in 1916. 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. Mauser rifles and Turkish "export pattern" M1890, M1893, and M1903 Mauser rifles captured during the First Balkan War of 1912 and reworked by Yugoslavia. The pole bayonet lacked the mortise, press stud, and muzzle ring needed for mounting to a rifle. Sword bayonet issued with the 7.5 mm. long by 2.25in. The number of bayonets produced is unknown, but is likely to have been substantially fewer than 5,000. Bakelite grips with about 60% blued finish remaining. The scabbard was made in 1943 by the firm of E.Pack &Sohn. high numerals, on the pommel. The rifles fired only blanks, caps, or were non-firing "clicker" models. According to production records, the M1889 rifle with serial number 43094 was produced in 1892. It may either be a plug if it resembles a dagger, which has a round handle that slid directly into the musket barrel. A bayonet is any spiked-shaped weapon such as a knife, dagger or sword designed to fit over the muzzle of a rifle barrel, turning a gun into a spear. According to serial number data, Waffenfabrik Neuhausen produced the M1918 bayonet until approximately 1933. This example is of the second German-made variant, which is slightly shorter than the first two types and lacks the knurled grip section. In 1840 there was 1 Bayonet family living in Tennessee. Designated the Vierkant-Stichbajonett Modell 1889/92 (Square Stick Bayonet Model 1889/92), these were issued to cyclist troops, machine gunners, and fortress troops. When originally made, the metal would have been in the white. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. The bayonet and scabbard are unissued. (305mm.). Sword bayonet for use with Steyr 7 mm. The Y-design was superceded by the design shown above in 1941. wide. (194mm.) 1842, abg. Late-war substitute-standard or "last-ditch" sword bayonet. It was good fortune that my bayonet had the upper half of the marking and the other bayonet the lower half. In 1937, the automobile department became a separate company which grew into what is known today as Toyota Motor Sales. 57 by the mid-1990s. Look for markings indicating where the bayonet was manufactured. The German designation for the modified M1924 was S109(j). Closer examination revealed these bayonets to have the original 15mm. Consult a trusted bayonet dealer and have your bayonet identified as genuine or replica. Georg Rieder of Munich was the retailer who sold the piece. History of the Bayonet: 1500s to the Present Day, AK Bayonets 101 (Kalashnikov AK47, AKM, and AK74), U.S. M5, M5A1, and M6 Bayonets; and Foreign Copies, United States The Kragujevac plant was known by this name between 19181923, so this bayonet would most likely have been made during that period. The Yugoslavian markings remain intact. 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. The strap secures the scabbard to the frog. Type99 Short Rifles, during the transition from standard designs to substitute-standard manufacturing simplifications. The scabbard is painted with high-gloss black lacquer. The frog measures 7.625in. It has a Tokyo/Kokura arsenal marking and a serial number of 1565215. Yugoslavia rebarreled these to 8 mm. Belt frog for carrying the Type30 bayonet used on the Type38 and Type99 rifles. Type-Specific Pagesstart here if you think your bayonet is one of the types listed, but are unsure of the country of origin. In 1942, the Cavalry Board recommended experimenting with a shorter blade of 10 inches. Ricasso (left): "76541" and "K" in circle inspection mark. The earliest 42nd series examples have the Kanji pointing upward. The scabbard was made in 1927 by contractor Karel Schultz, in Kormorany, Moravia. 36-190-2 (L. Grip) The drill rifle simulated the size and weight of a 7.62 mm. This was key to making the bayonet useful, as the Yugoslavian belt frog would not accept the wide German M1898/05 scabbard. The significance of these markings is not known. Horse transport soldiers, PFCs, corporals and sergeants; Branko Bogdanovics authoritative work, Bayonets and Fighting Knives: Serbia, Montenegro and Yugoslavia, The Germans later deleted the muzzle ring and blued the metal of M1924 bayonets, hilt has a short mounting slot, as shown in this comparison image, The Germans later deleted the muzzle ring and blued the metal of M24 bayonets, drill rifle simulated the size and weight of a 7.62 mm. 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 example came to me directly from Serbia. Following outbreak of the Korean War, in 1950, Inchon was the site of the famous amphibious assault led by Gen. Douglas MacArthur, claiming one of the most decisive strategic victories in modern warfare. It is pictured in Branko Bogdanovics authoritative work, Bayonets and Fighting Knives: Serbia, Montenegro and Yugoslavia. According to Carter, this type frog was probably made post-1940. Three different FG42 rod bayonets were used. The M1914 was issued to select troops. Box 160 I will add to this from time to time - mainly upon request - when identification of a certain bayonet is requested. Another example of a school bayonet that is crude in the extreme. 1937 RichardA. Herder trademarked bayonets are uncommon. 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. The first pattern was made 190506 and the second pattern 191518. Carter classified this frog as #361. WebBayonet Belt Frogs: Submachine Gun Bayonets: The British No. 90 quickly garnered a reputation as one of the finest rifles in its class. Measure the blade length and not the length of the whole bayonet. 1842, grosskalibrig, Infanteriegewehr Eidg. Known as type 41, it contained woodflour as a filler. WebDoes it have a folding bayonet like the picture below? 4's bayonet mount are both closely patterned after the German FG 42, where the bayonet is reversed in its mounting to stow beneath the barrel. This bayonet exhibits the simplified manufacture typical of late-war substitute-standard bayonets: The bayonet serials were, of course, also for production and assembly reasons and the bayonets match the scabbard nos. Ricasso (right): "BT3" inside a triangle. rifle muzzle ring or smaller 14mm. Yugoslavian M1948 Mauser rifle, closely patterned after the. (0.55in.) Re: Bayonet Identification I'll post pictures of the blade a little later, but I finally found this bayo on worldbayonets.com. 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. When equipped with K31 rifles, the M1914 bayonet was issued to: Spain was known to have received some of this unusual variant with a full muzzle ring, where it was known as the, Cuchillo Bayoneta Standard Modelo Alemn (German Standard-Modell Knife Bayonet). Please note - buying an item or sending funds does not guarantee a response.
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