The scabbard is unusual in that it is a German-made scabbard that has the maker mark and year, but was never serialized the German way. Bayonet Identification - Identify Bayonets and Related from the United States and Other Selected Countries Identification of Bayonets Bayonet Identification fromSelected Countries Mainly USA Bayonets from Selected Countries of the World updated March 4, 2008 Help us keep this Identification Service alive. Ricasso: stylized "F" over "+W" inside a circle. When equipped with K31 rifles, the M1914 bayonet was issued to: 1859, Infanteriegewehr Eidg. A total of 13,300 rifles were produced during the M1918/55 bayonets likely production period. The grips are walnut, so are probably originals of Yugoslavian manufacture. Knife bayonet for use on the7.5mm. Bayonets for Sale page. There are three types of bayonets, namely, the plug bayonet, socket bayonet and sword and knife bayonets. German 98k Bayonet - 1940 Rich. The bayonet lacks any German markings. Crosspiece (right): Cyrillic letter DJ (). 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. The M1889/92 is a conversion of the obsolete M1863 and M1871 socket bayonets. The M1911 Carbine with serial number 140144 was produced in 1926. M1905 bayonets were cut down to 10 inches and designated M1905E1. 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. 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 example has serrated, reddish-brown plastic grips. According to production records, the M1931 Short Rifle with serial number 648725 was produced in 1941. If you are wanting to buy antique or collectible bayonets, please visit our Bayonets Listed by Overall Lengththis may be helpful if you are unsure of the type or country of origin. The serial number 10329 corresponds to a M1911 Carbine made in 1915 at Eidgenoessische Waffenfabrik, Bern. WebSword bayonet developed for use on the .3006 caliber U.S. Rifle M1903, as redesigned in 1905/06. Scabbard: "" superimposed on a starburst inside a circle. Look for markings indicating where the bayonet was manufactured. Brown leather belt frog for use with the M1924 and M1924 bayonets. 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. long by 1.625in. (.600in.) This example has the early style scabbard, with the leather securing tab, for use with the Schmidt-Rubin belt frog. It is pictured in Branko Bogdanovics authoritative work, Bayonets and Fighting Knives: Serbia, Montenegro and Yugoslavia. Elsener resumed production concurrent with introduction of the M1931 Short Rifle in 1934 and continued until M1931 Short Rifle production ceased in 1958. A 3digit serial number would place this example in the first couple of years of Armory production (ca. The scabbard bears a trademark, however, I have not yet been able to determine the manufacturer. 194142 in German-occupied Czechoslovakia at, Ricasso (Left): "C.G. S.I.G. 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. 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. Serial number observations suggest about 7,000 were made. This example was made in 1942 by Weyersberg Kirschbaum &Co. of Solingen. Brown leather belt frog for carrying the M1884/98 III knife bayonet. NATO caliber. Toyoda Automatic Loom Works began producing automobiles in 1933. The frog was made by the Swiss firm Wechner AG, located in Arth. This example weighs in at 312grams, so is the M1871 variant. 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. Bewertungssystem auf gebrauchtwaffen.com: Trolle, Neider, Feiglinge, Montage des Gewehrriemens am K00/11, K11 und K31, Privatisierung von Schweizer Armee Gewehren. The official nomenclature number indicates that this frog was made in Kragujevac. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in archeology from the Universite Des Beaux-Arts in Cambodia. (0.60in.) Bayonet Identification Guide Contains detailed descriptions and over 3,200 images of more than 525 bayonets; plus more than 110 belt frogs and related items from 68 countries. 16-inch M3 scabbards were also shortened 1822/42/59/67, Sbelbajonett Mod. The flashguard has also been deleted. Tennessee had the highest population of Bayonet families in 1840. There are two variants, M1924 and M1924/30, that differ in how the tang and pommel are joined as shown in this comparison image. This undated example was made by the textiles firm of Werner Fasler, Tramstrasse5, 5034 Suhr. Before the Second World War, the Elite Diamant Werks (Elite Diamond Works) produced bicycles. According to Vetterli production records, serial number 73556 corresponds to a M1869/71 infantry rifle made by S.I.G. 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 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. If you send a check or money order, please note on the document that it is intended for the "Research Fund". The 5104 was adopted by Bolivia (5,000) and Chile (36,000). "16258" on frog stud. It is a type "A" Argentinean: Argentina. Measures 8.375in. ", located on: pommel (2x), stud nut, backstrap, under grips, underside of both grips, and scabbard ball finial. Measure the blade length and not the length of the whole bayonet. The bayonet serials were, of course, also for production and assembly reasons and the bayonets match the scabbard nos. 1842, abg. start here if you think your bayonet is one of the types listed, but are unsure of the country of origin. This example came on the M1889 bayonet pictured above. (0.550in.) 5.75: 146: 10.625: 270.695: 17.7: Grip (right): "291278" Ricasso (left): "K7" electropenciled. Proofs: "WaA25? The flat upon which the marking is stamped measures only 5mm. Research materials I have available are quite substantial; however, on some items, information within those materials might be quite sparse. Straight crosspiece; bayonet. NATO version of the Stgw.57. The Germans later deleted the muzzle ring and blued the metal of M1924 bayonets during their Second World War occupation of Yugoslavia. once again, I will not open them. In 1937, the automobile department became a separate company which grew into what is known today as Toyota Motor Sales. It also has laminated wood handles and no reinforcement bar. Each bayonet when it was originally made was hand fitted to each rifle and serial marked at that time. This example came in the 1917-dated frog pictured below. This bayonet was made by Victorinox between 19501955, after "Victoria" was added to the ricasso marking and before Victorinox began producing the M1918/55 variant. The close-up image at left was taken through a 20x stereo microscope. Lauterjung is better known for its other Solingen factory, Puma-Werke. Her work has been featured on eHow. (213mm.) 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. Identify if the bayonet is original, a fake/reproduction or fantasy. The Swiss Federal Rifle was a percussion muzzle loading sharpshooter's rifle (Stutzer). Sword bayonet issued with the 7.5 mm. M1990 bayonets may be found with either Victorinox or Wenger maker marks. Screw slots have been cut in the grip-securing nuts and in the nut securing the press-stud; 36-191-2 (Scabbard) Export bayonets are typically unmarked, except for serial numbers added later by the purchasing government. The grips are made of molded plastic. This bayonet came in the Afrika Corps web frog shown below. The blade and scabbard are marked with the Letter Code, as was customary from 19401945. This pairing suggests that it may have been issued to local Belgian "police" who helped maintain order during the German occupation. The scabbard was made in 1927 by contractor Karel Schultz, in Kormorany, Moravia. A solid, utilitarian bayonet, the edge is ground on one side only, the opposite side of the blade being flat. Diamant bicycles won world road race championships in the late 1950s. Schultz is believed to have produced approximately 300,000 scabbards from 19241929. The original German markings are still partially present, confirming its lineage. 1812, while Springfield never did.). 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. The difference is readily apparent in this comparison image. 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. produced an export model bayonet to go with export versions of the Stgw. 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. Bystrica Werke production shifted to the Kar 98k rifle in 1942 and continued until cessation of hostilities in 1945. By searching for the rifle serial number (search box '. Leather washer is present on blade. Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of swisswaffen.com. Shallow, sloppy fuller; Blade has about 80% blued finish remaining with Both types were used interchangeably. high numerals, on the pommel. Based on serial number data, it appears that Victorinox initially produced the M1918 bayonet until the early 1920s. M1931 Short Rifles serial number 250000-250850 were the last rifles recorded as produced in 1955. Were the rifles and bayonets supposed to be issued with the same serial number? Ricasso (right): "Victoria" over "Schwyz" over "2935". Another example of a school bayonet that is crude in the extreme. muzzle ring on bayonets for the M1911 carbine and M1931 Short Rifle. (57mm.) M1956 submachine gun, closely patterned after the Second World War German MP40. This example has wood grips. was typical for a standard Army-issue bayonet). Scabbards often had a German-style throatpiece screw added to replace the original rivet. It was good fortune that my bayonet had the upper half of the marking and the other bayonet the lower half. It is also found with the M1957 bayonet. This Yugoslavian AKM belt hanger utilizes blackened hardware and a snap closure instead of the brass thorn. and Letter Code marking. This M1924 bayonet variant was newly made at the Vojno Tehnicki Zavod (Military Technical Institute) in Kragujevac during the mid1920s to go along with the converted Steyr M1912 rifles (the M1912 rifle conversions were reportedly completed in 1927). (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. "BK" inside a circle, within a stitched inverted triangle. 4 (Machine Carbine Mk. During the War, they also produced small motorcycles. Drivers for motorized field artillery, howitzers and heavy howitzers. Although the dimensions seem pretty normative, it is so small and light that it seems like a toy. This example was made by Gebruder Klinge of Dresden in 1937. The Lauterjung family began blademaking in the 1700s, producing knives, razors& blades, scissors, table ware, and, manicure implements. In English, it means "factory" or "enterprise." The marking on this example was inadvertently double-struck. The 5104 was shorter and lighter than the Stgw. As the low serial number suggests, this is an early example. Sword bayonet for use with the 8mm. Privacy Policy, SIG Przisionsschtzengewehr SG 550 Sniper, Stutzer Fritz Kuchen auf Basis IG11 bzw. (48mm.) 2" over "Bg" over Crown-JF proofmark over "5171" 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 bayonets were normally serial numbered, but the serial numbers were assigned independently from those assigned to the rifles. Running swisswaffen.com costs more than 120 francs in hosting fees per month! Ricasso: "Four cannonballs" and "Hourglass" markings. Mid-War Type30 bayonet with highly polished, blued, fullered blade; straight crosspiece, contoured wraparound grips, fastened with rivets; and, flat birds-head pommel. Do not send images in compressed file format(s) such as ZIP extension files; Engineers; Three different FG42 rod bayonets were used. Identify which type your bayonet falls under. Copyright 2013-2023 swisswaffen.com, Contact. These exhibit the appearance of the post-1942 plastic compound containing woodflour as a filler. Yugoslavian M1924 Mauser Short Rifle, closely patterned after the FNM1924 short rifle. They produced daggers 19351945, but were not known to have produced comparable material in earlier years. This example has wood grips. 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. According to production records, the M1931 Short Rifle with serial number 253542 was produced in 1956. Schmidt-Rubin M1889 and, Ricasso (right): "Maschinenfabrik" over "Bern", Ricasso: "Waffenfabrik" over "Neuhausen", bayonet for use on the 7.5mm. However, Carter recorded production dates from 193943. M1912 Mauser rifles received from Austria as First World War reparations. Minimum is 40% of Strong's damage, up to 200%. The bayonet pictured below was made at RSAF Enfield in 1954. The pommel has darkened and exhibits an unusual serial numbering that has been attributed to Spain. These were precision rifles with heavy round barrels, adjustable long-range sights, and double set triggers. This example was made in 1937 by Richard A. Herder of Solingen. M1851 Federal Rifle Designated, Socket bayonet for use with the muzzle loading 10.4mm. 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. WebYugoslavian bayonets have stamped serial numbers on the grip & scabbard body, where the East German AKM Type II bayonet has electropenciled serial numbers. Online Store and view our 7.875: 200: 9.75: 248.595: 15.1: Socket: "No. Consult a trusted bayonet dealer and have your bayonet identified as genuine or replica. The number of bayonets produced is unknown, but is likely to have been substantially fewer than 5,000. in length. Saddle makers; and, AGAIN, KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! Symbols indicating the arsenals at which the bayonets were manufactured, or the arsenal that supervised the subcontractor, are stamped on the right ricasso. Start over You answered no. 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 makers mark on this example is of the 2ndstyle, with the Kanji inside the diamond pointing downward. Superimposing images of the two revealed that the letters were "gcy". Herder in 1940 (non-matching). 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. This example came to me directly from Serbia. Sword bayonet used with the 8mm. 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. Mod. Common characteristics that differentiate school bayonets from service bayonets include: 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. Gewehr293 Jugoslawien [G 293(j)] was the German designation for the Yugoslavian Puska 98. Today, the Rexim-Favor is best known as the basis for one of the fictional laser weapons used in the 1977 Star Wars movie. The blade is marked using the letter/number code used from 19341937 to keep the makers identities secret. These flags are often seen in Second World War photographs, tied to a fixed bayonet. long by 2.00in. 1078." Yugoslavia similarly converted German M1898 bayonets, all conversions being designated M1924 regardless of the German type from which they came. As the Afrika Korps only existed for two years, these frogs are very scarce. Scabbard is of "blued" steel throat and drag, mounted on black leather; tear-drop frog stud on the throat, with ball finial on the drag. 57. This example was made at the Vojno Tehnicki Zavod (Military Technical Institute) in Kragujevac. It was also made without a flashguard. According to production records, the M1931 Short Rifle with serial number 253542 was produced in 1956. The Stgw. "W" above the serial number identifying the blade supplier as Wenger. (375mm.) However, many school bayonets will not, because school bayonets were not made to government specifications. 57. An early example, with the blade produced by Wenger &Co. of Delemont. Knife bayonet for use with the 9mm. Brown leather belt frog for use with the M1956 submachine gun bayonet. Its 10.4mm. The M1956 bayonet is a modular design which can be taken to pieces and have parts replaced. Only Turkey purchased in quantity, which they heavily modified, designating their variant M68. It was one of the few submachine guns to fire from a closed bolt, which further set it at odds with more contemporary designs. After refurb it was stamped with new numbers with it's new rifle. 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. (0.55in.) These represent the third pattern of M1884/98 bayonet made from 192730 and 193445. Driver corporals and mounted artillery sergeants; Known as type 41, it contained woodflour as a filler. A later example, with the simplified blade marking. Brown leather belt frog for use with the M1948 bayonet. This was 100% of all the recorded Bayonet's in USA. Scabbard (throatpiece): "U" and stylized "F" over "+W" inside a circle. Scabbard (body): "291278" Scabbard (metal end): "K7" electropenciled . 1879 fr Unteroffiziere, Sbelbajonett Mod. The club was formed ca. Constructed of vinyl reinforced with cloth, using aluminum rivets and an aluminum frog stud. HowTo: Swisswaffen.com Marktbeobachtung: wie kann ich diese nutzen? To avoid confusion, the M1924 bayonet was distinctively marked Mod. Reverse: "Wechner AG" over "CH-6145 Arth 91". A total of 13,300 rifles were produced during the M1918/55 bayonets likely production period. 550 is still produced for export and commercial sale, with over 600,000 rifles having been produced to date. This example was made by E.&F. Horster &Co. of Solingen. Making deliveries to Mexico difficult for Steyr early in 1914 was the blockade and occupation of the Port of Vera Cruz by U.S. military forces to prevent further arms shipments from reaching the junta established by General Victoriano Huerta, following the overthrow of a democratically-elected Mexican government. Shiny, smooth black plastic scabbard with a tan leather belt hanger. The 5104 bayonet is similar to theSwiss M1957 bayonet. Sue Teresa Tan - Updated September 29, 2017, Copyright 2023 Leaf Group Ltd. / Leaf Group Education, Explore state by state cost analysis of US colleges in an interactive article. Following Rexim's bankruptcy, the Arms Factory of La Corua continued marketing the unsold guns. Like its predecessor, the Stgw. No scabbard was issued. The bayonet and scabbard were made by F.W. Bayonets from the Civil War, which soldiers used as cooking utensils as well as weapons, can be traced and identified by engraved number markings. Scabbard (ball finial): illegible Waffenamt mark. The scabbard is marked 39 WKC and the serial number is '1310 k'. (225mm.) WebKnife bayonet for use on the caliber .3006 U.S. Rifle M1, designed by John Garand. Yugoslavian M1948 Mauser rifle, closely patterned after the. Paillard was a very diverse manufacturer who produced an amazing variety of products over its 160 year history. The Script-P mark identifies the scabbard maker as the firm Paillard AG of St. Croix. 57 bayonet (so similar that the Stgw. The first is believed to be a shortened French M1936 bayonet. The number code marking was partially obliterated during rework and new serial numbers were applied to the crosspiece and frog stud. A derivative of the Yugoslavian M1924 bayonet, the M1924 bayonet was also designated Seitengewehr 109 Jugoslawien [S 109(j)] by Germany. Although the date is no longer visible on the blade, BCN data proves that the bayonet was made in 1940. Inf.gw. Variations with a wing screw or knurled locking screw are also encountered. The final clue that was driving me mad was the almost complete lack of stamps or identification save a single serial number. The scabbard was made in 1939. This example was made in 1939 by the Elite-Diamant WerkeA.G., Siegmar-Schnau, near Chemnitz, Germany. 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. I was able to compare my example with another bayonet that was still paired with its Heinrich Krieghoff-manufactured rifle (in Canada). Belt frog for carrying the Type30 bayonet used on the Type38 and Type99 rifles. Plastic belt frog introduced in 1990 with the M1990 bayonet. I have yet to determine the meaning of the circle-tsp mark in the bayonet's grip. This example will mount to a service rifle. Knife bayonet for use on Serbian 7 mm. Fakes are far more common than legitimate examples. Crosspiece (face): illegible partial Waffenamt. The Japanese Army and Naval Landing Forces used regular service bayonets for bayonet training. Riveted, slab-sided grips. The conversion involved removing the socket, adding a crosspiece, and brazing a pommel to the end of the cruciform blade stub. The "W+F" mark indicates assembly by Waffenfabrik Bern, while "Victoria Schwyz" identifies the blade supplier as the firm, Victorinox, located in Schwyz Canton. This example has been through overhaul, as evidenced by the deep blued finish. Rubber knife bayonet for use on a non-firing facsimile of the Yugoslavian. This is an early example with a highly polished, fullered blade; hooked quillon, contoured grips fastened with screws set in escutcheons; and, a contoured birds-head pommel. Scabbard (metal end): "K7" electropenciled. 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