Also used on the caliber .3006 M1903 and M1903A3 rifles. 18th and 19th Century Bayonets According to production records, the M1931 Short Rifle with serial number 253542 was produced in 1956. Mauser rifles and Turkish "export pattern" M1890, M1893, and M1903 Mauser rifles captured during the First Balkan War of 1912 and reworked by Yugoslavia. Shiny, smooth black plastic scabbard with a tan leather belt hanger. 194142 in German-occupied Czechoslovakia at, Ricasso (Left): "C.G. PAP M59 rifle. It was one of the few submachine guns to fire from a closed bolt, which further set it at odds with more contemporary designs. wide at the widest point. This example will mount to a service rifle. This example has had the original 15mm. Due to lack of sales, Rexim went bankrupt in 1957. The scabbard also has a waffenamt acceptance mark. These flags are often seen in Second World War photographs, tied to a fixed bayonet. The "P.W. Superimposing images of the two revealed that the letters were "gcy". The Yugoslavian scabbard on this example was shortened by cutting off the bottom, forming a new point, and adding a new ball finial. 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. This undated example was made by the textiles firm of Werner Fasler, Tramstrasse5, 5034 Suhr. Gewehr98, Kar98a, and Kar98k rifles. 7.875: 200: 9.75: 248.595: 15.1: Socket: "No. In 1937, the automobile department became a separate company which grew into what is known today as Toyota Motor Sales. School (or 'Trainer') rifles and bayonets were made in local workshops of scrap rifle parts, soft steel and cast metal. Ricasso (right): "Victoria" over "Schwyz" over "2935". The troddel has a red striped ball, black strap with silver/red thread. Although in quite good condition, the frog is stiff and hard as wood. 57 bayonet will reportedly mount on the Stgw. Schmidt-Rubin M1889/96 rifle; and, Sawback sword bayonet for use on the 7.5mm. Based on serial number data, it appears that Victorinox initially produced the M1918 bayonet until the early 1920s. The M1892 bayonet was seen as too short for the M1903 rifle, so a longer bayonet was designed (the M1892 bayonet mounts to the M1903 rifle just fine). Type 30 rifle, whose designation this bayonet shares. This example was made by Victorinox AG in the 19341949 period. The plastic grips found on M1884/98 III bayonets are made of a phenolic resin. Has 4 steel rivets and is of sewn construction, without a hilt strap. Measures 8.875in. Production likely began in late 1955 or early 1956, as serial numbers observed on issued examples all seem to be above 250,000. Three different FG42 rod bayonets were used. Screw slots have been cut in the grip-securing nuts and in the nut securing the press-stud; 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. This example was made by the Hikari Seiki SeisakushoKK (Precision Optical Manufacturing Corp.), under Kokura Army Arsenal supervision, in 1945. Older bayonet reference books are not consistent as to which variant was which. Carter classified this frog as #308. Herder in 1940 (non-matching). wide by 3.5mm. The hilt has green plastic grip scales and a sliding spring catch similar to that used on the Stgw. (213mm.) Unlike earlier S 24(t) bayonets, this example has no Czech markings. Spine: Crown over "W" over "17" and proofmark, Scabbard (ball finial): "3" proofmark "6". Identification Request Page. The charged strong attack's damage is based on distance, rather than number of bullets that hit. Tennessee had the highest population of Bayonet families in 1840. Instead, it has a very large serial number, in 0.375in. Do not send images in compressed file format(s) such as ZIP extension files; However, many school bayonets will not, because school bayonets were not made to government specifications. It also has laminated wood handles and no reinforcement bar. According to production records, the M1931 Short Rifle with serial number 253542 was produced in 1956. Both bayonet and scabbard are blued. Type 30 bayonet Elsener Schwyz Ricasso: "Four cannonballs" and "Hourglass" markings. Knife bayonet for use on Serbian 7 mm. Yugoslavian M1924 Mauser Short Rifle, closely patterned after the FNM1924 short rifle. WebI bayonets were made at RSAF Enfield between 19491956, with an additional 10,000 produced in 1962. I have yet to determine the meaning of the circle-tsp mark in the bayonet's grip. 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. (79mm.) This example was originally made for the Czech Army in 1926 by Ceskoslovenska zbrojovka, a.s., Brno (roughly, Czechoslovakian Arms Factory,Inc.). How to Identify a Bayonet Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of swisswaffen.com. As the low serial number suggests, this is an early example. An early example, with the blade produced by Wenger &Co. of Delemont. The flat upon which the marking is stamped measures only 5mm. The Germans later deleted the muzzle ring and blued the metal of M1924 bayonets during their Second World War occupation of Yugoslavia. A later example, with the simplified blade marking. I was able to compare my example with another bayonet that was still paired with its Heinrich Krieghoff-manufactured rifle (in Canada). When originally made, the metal would have been in the white. This example has plastic grips. 138; Lower weight: 11 Bayonets PAP M59 rifle, Return to Bayonet Identification Guide Index. Green-gray web retention strap. M1990 bayonets may be found with either Victorinox or Wenger maker marks. The marking on this example was inadvertently double-struck. The belt hanger measures 3.625in. The serial number 10329 corresponds to a M1911 Carbine made in 1915 at Eidgenoessische Waffenfabrik, Bern. Wechner was a manufacturer of bags, suitcases, travel items etc., both of leather and imitation leather. There are exceptions for "commercial" unserialed bayonets. 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. 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. When equipped with K31 rifles, the M1914 bayonet was issued to: This scabbard has a simple welded frog loop and integral throat. 57 is widely considered the the Rolls Royce of selective-fire rifles. The Puska 98 was a surrendered German Gewehr 98, converted to approximate the FN M1924 Short Rifle. Measures 8.625in. 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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. Untersttze swisswaffen.com auf patreon.com, Ersetzte Verschlusshlsen beim Karabiner 31, Neuinstandstellungsmarkierungen an Schweizer Gewehren, Bestandteile des Karabiner 31 (K31) gemss Reglement. The highest observed serial number for an original M27 is 33,628. start here if you think your bayonet is one of the types listed, but are unsure of the country of origin. Type99 Short Rifles, during the transition from standard designs to substitute-standard manufacturing simplifications. The scabbard was made in 1936 by Richard A. Herder of Solingen. This bayonet came in the Afrika Corps web frog shown below. Rod bayonet for use with the 9 mm. 1078." (51mm.) 1924 ) inside an ovoid rectangle on the ricasso opposite the arsenal marking. 1892 was only the second year of production, as production of the M1889 rifle did not commence until 1891. Japanese Arisaka Identify if the bayonet is original, a fake/reproduction or fantasy. Recently, Dr. Jim Maddox, author of Collecting Bayonets, discovered a couple of similar examples that would not mount to a M1911 rifle. The final and most crude Type 30 bayonet variant, the pole bayonet was lashed to a wooden pole to create a makeshift pike. Rockers: "2" and three letters (illegible), Ricasso (right): "E" (lion) "26" and "6519", This S 24(t) example was made to German specifications ca. The scabbard is a later pattern with tubular end (instead of a ball tip). Rubber knife bayonet for use on a non-firing facsimile of the Yugoslavian. Running swisswaffen.com costs more than 120 francs in hosting fees per month! long by 2.00in. Consult a trusted bayonet dealer and have your bayonet identified as genuine or replica. It has a socket and a ring where it is attached to a rifle. Llano, Texas 78643. It may either be a plug if it resembles a dagger, which has a round handle that slid directly into the musket barrel. If you choose to snail-mail images, please make sure you have copies or your originals retained for yourself. and Letter Code marking. Fakes are far more common than legitimate examples. (0.60in.) We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. Export bayonets are typically unmarked, except for serial numbers added later by the purchasing government. The frog measures 8.00in. (0.550in.) Ricasso: "Elite-Diamant" and "4156" over "d". (57mm.) 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. The rivet securing the scabbard throat has been deleted, the throat reversed and secured at the side by a screw; and, The scabbard was made in 1943 and bears the year of mfr. Read my article on the M1884/98 III bayonet. Although the date is no longer visible on the blade, BCN data proves that the bayonet was made in 1940. Bayonet This frog came on a Belgian M191635 TBack bayonet. Bayonet identification Her favorite topics to write about are arts and crafts, fashion, health, and travel. long by 3.00in. Gewehr293 Jugoslawien [G 293(j)] was the German designation for the Yugoslavian Puska 98. button-style frog commonly associated with the M1957 bayonet. Yugoslavian bayonets have stamped serial numbers on the grip & scabbard body, where the East German AKM TypeII bayonet has electropenciled serial numbers. Flag measures 14.75in. 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. "16258" on frog stud. There are a number of wonderful books available and below I have listed some of my favorites. This frog came on the 1939 Elite-Diamant bayonet shown above. Knife bayonet for use with the 7.62mm. Each of this type has its own unique features. These bayonets were produced along with the. Schultz is believed to have produced approximately 300,000 scabbards from 19241929. The plastic grips found on M1884/98 III bayonets are made of a phenolic resin. The factory is still operating today and is known as Zastava Arms. 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. ), said to be from Bayonne, city in Gascony where supposedly they first were made; or perhaps it is a diminutive of Old French bayon "crossbow bolt." Knife bayonet for use on the renowned 7.5mm. in length. Research materials I have available are quite substantial; however, on some items, information within those materials might be quite sparse. long by 2.00in. In English, it means "factory" or "enterprise." The scabbard has the leather tab for securing in the Schmidt-Rubin belt frog. For better identification, provide clear photos of bayonet with the sheath removed and the whole blade exposed. Return to Bayonet Identification Guide Index, Triangular bayonet for use with the 10.4mm. Closer examination revealed these bayonets to have the original 15mm. muzzle ring bushed down to 14mm. 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. 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. AK Bayonets Page . The official nomenclature number indicates that this frog was made in Kragujevac. (219mm.) (73mm.) This was key to making the bayonet useful, as the Yugoslavian belt frog would not accept the wide German M1898/05 scabbard. Brown leather belt frog for use with the M1948 bayonet. 36-191-2 (Scabbard) The German designation for the modified M1924 was S109(j). Both the Favor and German FG 42 bayonet borrow much from the French M1936 bayonet. The "W+F" mark indicates assembly by Waffenfabrik Bern, while "Victoria Schwyz" identifies the blade supplier as the firm, Victorinox, located in Schwyz Canton. Factory 44 was the Zavodi Crvena Zastava (Red Flag Works) in Kragujevac, Serbia. The grips are walnut, so are probably originals of Yugoslavian manufacture. The Favor was an odd design, outdated before it was put into production. The Second World War German S 109(j) modifications to the M1924 bayonet were to blue the metal and delete the muzzle ring. 57 bayonet (so similar that the Stgw. Copyright 2013-2023 swisswaffen.com, Contact. long by 1.875in. Bayonets long by 1.75in. This M1924 bayonet variant is identical to the M1924 above, except that the hilt has a short mounting slot, as shown in this comparison image. The "PF" serialized No. Swiss Schmidt-Rubin Straight-Pull Rifle Database. This example weighs in at 367grams, so is the M1863 variant. Based on the serial numbers, this example could have been used with either a M1863 muzzle loader, M1863/67 Milbank-Amsler, or M1869 Vetterli. According to Vetterli production records, serial numbers 1100 and 2744 correspond to M1869 infantry rifles made by Valentin Sauerbrey of Basel, in 1870 and 1871, respectively.. "K9" inside a circle. Finding this example that bears German markings is most unusual. Were the rifles and bayonets supposed to be issued with the same serial number? Elsener resumed production concurrent with introduction of the M1931 Short Rifle in 1934 and continued until M1931 Short Rifle production ceased in 1958. The information and data provided on swisswaffen.com (and the corresponding other domain names) are for general and informational purposes only. The best advice I can offer to the novice collector is, "READ BOOKS." Rarity: R2 Condition: VG+ Price: $170. 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. This example was made prior to 1950, when "Victoria" was added to the ricasso marking. Scabbard (metal end): "K7" electropenciled. The rework included bluing the metal and cutting slots in the screwbolts securing the grip scales and press stud. WebBoth bayonet and scabbard are serial numbered. The 95thseries was the final series produced by Hikari Seiki. Scabbard (body): "BT3" inside a triangle and "254". This example is from the 46th series, the 2ndseries produced by the Toyoda Jido Shokki Seisakusho (Toyoda Automatic Loom Works), under Nagoya Army Arsenal supervision. Serial number 1034 corresponds to a M1871 Stutzer rifle made at Eidgenssische Montier-Wersttte, Bern (Swiss Federal Installation, Bern) in 1872. 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. Scabbard (ball finial): illegible Waffenamt mark. Made by Matsushita Kinzoku KK (Matsushita Metalworking Corp.), under Kokura Army Arsenal supervision. The Stgw. The Yugoslavian belt hanger is unique in having a brass thorn. Developed by Paul Mauser and his brother, Wilhelm, this single-shot blackpowder arm was superseded by a tubular-magazine repeater, the German Model 71/84. (other than my efforts to assist you, however minimal the result may actually be). Blacksmiths, blacksmith private first class or lance corporal, blacksmith sergeants; 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. Familiarize yourself with the basic parts and proper names to describe them. Following Rexim's bankruptcy, the Arms Factory of La Corua continued marketing the unsold guns. Poorly fitting press stud. long by 2.00in. rifle muzzle ring or smaller 14mm. After refurb it was stamped with new numbers with it's new rifle. The black grip and scabbard have a more matte finish than the example pictured above. 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). Toyoda Automatic Loom Works began producing automobiles in 1933. Sword bayonets were popularly attached to Baker Rifles. However, it usually needs to be removed before firing because it can affect the stability and balance of the whole rifle. Visit our Shopping Site pages and buy from us direct or visit our Designated the Vierkant-Stichbajonett Modell 1889/92 (Square Stick Bayonet Model 1889/92), these were issued to cyclist troops, machine gunners, and fortress troops. Scabbard (metal end): "K" electropenciled. Engineers; Saddle makers; and, A socket bayonet, on the other hand, has a triangular blade in cross-section. The number code marking was partially obliterated during rework and new serial numbers were applied to the crosspiece and frog stud. Grip (Right): A large "6" or "9" neatly struck or burned into the wood. 137,000 bayonets were manufactured at Waffenfabrik Brnn Werke during this period. Measure the whole length of the blade using a tape measure. Similarly, the VZ24 bayonet was designated Seitengewehr 24(t) [Sidearm 24 Czechoslovakia]. 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. Country Pagesstart here if you think you know the country of origin.