bayonet identification by serial number

If you have a specific identification question, please see our Books for Sale pages and buy research materials from one of our affiliates. Only Turkey purchased in quantity, which they heavily modified, designating their variant M68. 9 Mk. In 1942, the Cavalry Board recommended experimenting with a shorter blade of 10 inches. The frontpiece is attached with stitching and reinforced with steel rivets. S-38-191-9 (Belt Frog). identification sense - please feel free to request such and I will try to add additional information as soon as possible. Sword bayonet for use with the 8mm. Both the Favor and German FG 42 bayonet borrow much from the French M1936 bayonet. This example has serrated, brown plastic grips. This example is an early piece. 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 scabbard body is olive green plastic with a frog loop on the blackened steel throatpiece. Read my article on the M1884/98 III bayonet. Crosspiece (right): Cyrillic letter DJ (). Modifications include: This example has plastic grips. The ridge near the base of the fuller was added to help retain the bayonet in its scabbard. Brown leather belt frog for use with the M1948 bayonet. WebPossibly a bayonet adapted for use early Danish Model 1889 Krag Rifle and Bayonet, Danish Model 1889 Krag Rifle and Bayonet, c. 1891, serial number 18396, walnut stock with 18396 stamped below the triggerguard, receiver marked GEVAERSABRIKEN The Y-design was superceded by the design shown above in 1941. Look for markings indicating where the bayonet was manufactured. 36-190-2 (L. Grip) These bayonets were produced along with the. Both bayonet and scabbard are blued. Identify which type your bayonet falls under. 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. 1978 and was in existence for at about 10 years. Scan the bayonet guide table for the nearest blade length. 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. WebBoth bayonet and scabbard are serial numbered. 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. for use with the M1911 Carbine. Serial number 1034 corresponds to a M1871 Stutzer rifle made at Eidgenssische Montier-Wersttte, Bern (Swiss Federal Installation, Bern) in 1872. Rockers: "2" and three letters (illegible), Ricasso (right): "E" (lion) "26" and "6519", This S 24(t) example was made to German specifications ca. (194mm.) Factory 44 was the Zavodi Crvena Zastava (Red Flag Works) in Kragujevac, Serbia. The grips exhibit the appearance of the post-1942 plastic compound containing woodflour as a filler. Made in 1917 by Saddler Fritz Pauli of Biberist, in Solorthurn Canton. Production likely began in late 1955 or early 1956, as serial numbers observed on issued examples all seem to be above 250,000. A 3rdstyle is found on wartime examples with a rectangular Kanji (no point). Rexim-Favor MC Mk. During the World War II (19331945) period, Germany used three different marking systems on M1884/98 Third Pattern bayonet to identify manufacturers: Ricasso: "S/155?" This represents the final S 24(t) variant. This was supposed to keep the weight of the bayonet from pulling the soldier's belt down at the side. Crude, unfullered blade; This example will mount to a service rifle. Yugoslavian bayonets have stamped serial numbers on the grip & scabbard body, where the East German AKM TypeII bayonet has electropenciled serial numbers. The M1918/55 hilt is heavier than the M1918, but is not as heavy as the M1914 Pioneer, as shown in this comparison image. 15,000 Peabody rifles were purchased in 1867 from the Providence ToolCo. of Providence, Rhode Island, based on a design patented by inventor Henry O. Peabody. This represents a second S 24(t) variant, originally manufactured to German specifications. WebSword bayonet developed for use on the .3006 caliber U.S. Rifle M1903, as redesigned in 1905/06. Diamant bicycles won world road race championships in the late 1950s. This example was originally a German M1898/05 bayonet made by C.G. This will fit most North Korean Type 58 (AK 47) rifle to the worldbayonets.com Bayonet Identification Guide. (187mm.) 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. 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 Yugoslavian belt hanger is unique in having a brass thorn. Crosspiece (lower front): inverted triangle and Swiss cross, Scabbard (throatpiece): "P" (in cursive script). (76mm.) This example has wood grips. Yes No You answered yes. The flat upon which the marking is stamped measures only 5mm. 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. BRITISH MILITARY BAYONETS FROM 1700 TO 1945. in length. 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. Although the dimensions seem pretty normative, it is so small and light that it seems like a toy. Scabbard: "44 ASW" and "2424" over "dd" and illegible waffenamt on ball finial. According to M1884/98III researcher Andrej 'Andy' Blazicek, the serial number suffix is an"N". Neuhausen in 1872. 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). AGAIN, KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! The grips were replaced with crude facsimiles of the originals. It is pictured in Branko Bogdanovics authoritative work, Bayonets and Fighting Knives: Serbia, Montenegro and Yugoslavia. Sword and knife bayonets were used in later centuries. These frogs proved too fragile in combat, so were prioritized for issue to training units and rear-area troops. The club was formed ca. According to Serbian Author/Researcher Branko Bogdanovic, the R-prefix added to the serial number indicates repaired. marking is a Prussian police (Schutzpolizei) property marking believed associated with the Westfalen Police School. It is unclear why the hilt design was changed so late in the M1918 bayonets production life cycle. The distinguishing factor is that the M1863 is of slightly heavier construction than the M1871. The "R.L.M." To avoid confusion, the M1924 bayonet was distinctively marked Mod. The scabbard was made in 1943 by the firm of E.Pack &Sohn. Known as type 41, it contained woodflour as a filler. Look how small the scabbard is, compared to my hand (and I have very small hands). This bayonet was known as the Cuchillo Bayoneta Standard Modelo Alemn (German Standard-Modell Knife Bayonet) in Spain. Scabbard (ball finial): illegible Waffenamt mark. Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bayonet surname lived. M1905 bayonets were cut down to 10 inches and designated M1905E1. 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Bayonets Listed by Overall Lengththis may be helpful if you are unsure of the type or country of origin. This Yugoslavian AKM belt hanger utilizes blackened hardware and a snap closure instead of the brass thorn. was typical for a standard Army-issue bayonet). 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. 1842, abg. The scabbard with this example is of Spanish manufacture. HowTo: Swisswaffen.com Marktbeobachtung: wie kann ich diese nutzen? This represents the first S 24(t) variant, a bayonet and scabbard taken from Czech military stores and modified to German specifications. This type bayonet can be found with either the larger 15mm. and Letter Code marking. The city name is from Black plastic grip. Horse transport soldiers, PFCs, corporals and sergeants; 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 scabbard also has a waffenamt acceptance mark. Following Rexim's bankruptcy, the Arms Factory of La Corua continued marketing the unsold guns. Blacksmiths, blacksmith private first class or lance corporal, blacksmith sergeants; The maker and year marks have been worn away. Scabbard: "" superimposed on a starburst inside a circle. ", located on: pommel (2x), stud nut, backstrap, under grips, underside of both grips, and scabbard ball finial. M1863, Socket bayonet for use with the Swiss 10.4mm. An unusual example with a full muzzle-ring for export customers. This example is also marked with the Cyrillic letter DJ () on the crosspiece and the letter P () on the scabbard mouth. Shiny, smooth black plastic scabbard with a tan leather belt hanger. 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. Approximately 20,000 rifles and bayonets are believed to have been converted before the Germans overran Yugoslavia in 1941. The 1914 blade is fullered on only one side. 90 production began in 1986, eventually superseding the renowned Stgw. There are three types of bayonets, namely, the plug bayonet, socket bayonet and sword and knife bayonets. Mid-War Type30 bayonet with highly polished, blued, fullered blade; straight crosspiece, contoured wraparound grips, fastened with rivets; and, flat birds-head pommel. Export bayonets are typically unmarked, except for serial numbers added later by the purchasing government. It is a type "A" Argentinean: Argentina. If you choose to snail-mail images, please make sure you have copies or your originals retained for yourself. This example was made at the Vojno Tehnicki Zavod (Military Technical Institute) in Kragujevac. Black leather belt frog (Carter #293) and Fire/Police troddel (knot). Were the rifles and bayonets supposed to be issued with the same serial number? The 5104 was adopted by Bolivia (5,000) and Chile (36,000). Measure the whole length of the blade using a tape measure. The bayonet serials were, of course, also for production and assembly reasons and the bayonets match the scabbard nos. It is also unclear how many M1918/55 bayonets were produced. 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. The Script-P mark identifies the scabbard maker as the firm Paillard AG of St. Croix. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in archeology from the Universite Des Beaux-Arts in Cambodia. Sometimes the blades were shortened (as with this example), however, full-length examples are more common. The bayonets are believed to have been made by S.I.G., since they do not bear the Waffenfabrik Bern trademark. The Yugoslavian markings remain intact. rifle muzzle ring or smaller 14mm. wide. Knife bayonet for use on the renowned 7.5mm. and converted them to approximate the FN M1924 Short Rifle, designating them as the Model 1924 (M1924B). This example has the early style scabbard, with the leather securing tab, for use with the Schmidt-Rubin belt frog. The "P.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. Diamant was privatized in 1992, following German reunification, and, today, is the oldest bicycle factory still operating in Germany. 1892 was only the second year of production, as production of the M1889 rifle did not commence until 1891. "W" over "115262", The difference is readily apparent in this comparison image. 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. Refer to the "Fake, Reproduction or Fantasy" guide in Resources below. 1842, grosskalibrig, Infanteriegewehr Eidg. Georg Rieder of Munich was the retailer who sold the piece. long by 1.75in. 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. Proofs: "WaA25? A huge quantity of small arms fell into German hands when Yugoslavia capitulated in April 1941, including some 250,000 Yugoslavian Mauser M1924 rifles. The 5104 was shorter and lighter than the Stgw. Scabbard: "42 cvl" and "9578" over N. Measures 7.25in. wide. So i got a new Arisaka type 30 bayonet and i am trying to solve its age. Measures 9.625in. Most, but not all, Chinese SKSs have a spike or pig-sticker type bayonet as well. I will add to this from time to time - mainly upon request - when identification of a certain bayonet is requested. By searching for the rifle serial number (search box '. Although the date is no longer visible on the blade, BCN data proves that the bayonet was made in 1940. Scabbard: "43 cul" and "4067e" and illegible waffenamt on ball finial. The scabbard bears a trademark, however, I have not yet been able to determine the manufacturer. long by 1.875in. 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. Any reliance you place on such information and/or any use of information is therefore strictly at your own risk. Bayonets are indexed by country and by 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 scabbard was made in 1943 and bears the year of mfr. "K9" inside a circle. swisswaffen.com is run under Swiss law. In spite of its official designation, the Stgw. wide at the widest point. A well-preserved bayonet holds much cultural and historical appeal, as well as being a highly coveted collectors item. It was also made without a flashguard. 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. Proceeds and commissions from these sales - in part - go towards the purchase of additional reference materials and acquisition expenses. The Kragujevac plant was known by this name between 19181923, so this bayonet would most likely have been made during that period. Arriving a dozen years later, this M1924 bayonet variant is a conversion of a surrendered First World War German bayonet. Scabbard (body): "BT3" inside a triangle and "254". Gewehr293 Jugoslawien [G 293(j)] was the German designation for the Yugoslavian Puska 98. Scabbard: "E u F. Horster" over "1939" and "8531" overstamped with "0000" and "2061" beneath. 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. Spine: Crown over "W" over "17" and proofmark, Scabbard (ball finial): "3" proofmark "6". This pairing suggests that it may have been issued to local Belgian "police" who helped maintain order during the German occupation. Bakelite grips with about 60% blued finish remaining. The blade and elbow were blued. Crudely made bayonet for use on school training rifles. (219mm.) Designated Sgebajonett Mod. (375mm.) Initially, a leather scabbard was produced for these. I found this example mounted on this Kar98k Zf 41 sharpshooter's rifle brought back by a returning veteran. Schmidt-Rubin M1889 and, Ricasso (right): "Maschinenfabrik" over "Bern", Ricasso: "Waffenfabrik" over "Neuhausen", bayonet for use on the 7.5mm. WebDec 24, 2020 There are no markings on the bayonet except for a serial number 28560 stamped to the end of the pommel. muzzle ring bushed down to 14mm. "B" over "3015" inside a circle. (92mm.) The rifles fired only blanks, caps, or were non-firing "clicker" models. This example has wood grips. These were precision rifles with heavy round barrels, adjustable long-range sights, and double set triggers. The Stgw. 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.. Its 10.4mm. When equipped with K31 rifles, the M1914 bayonet was issued to: 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 frog is made of rubberized canvas (artificial leather). (197mm.) Although these have no provision for mounting to a rifle, they are still classified as bayonets. Source: specialized literary, particularly 'Bewaffnung und Ausrstung der Schweizer Armee seit 1817, Bnde 3 und 4', 'Die Repetiergewehre der Schweiz, Christian Reinhart, Kurt Sallaz, Michael am Rhyn, Verlag Stocker-Schmid' and 'Schweizer Militrgewehre Hinterladung 1860 - 1990, Ernst Grenacher' The M1914 bayonet was produced by three manufacturers: Waffenfabrik Neuhausen Both bayonets were identically marked, with "2" on one rocker and three illegible letters on the other. The Lauterjung family began blademaking in the 1700s, producing knives, razors& blades, scissors, table ware, and, manicure implements. The original crosspiece was replaced with a M1924-style crosspiece with a muzzle ring. diagrams showing the basic terminology used to describe bayonets, scabbards, and frogs. (213mm.) This bayonet is a Serbian M1899 bayonet made at the Artiljerijsko Tehniki Zavod (Artillery Technical Institute) in Kragujevac. Hilt strap is missing. Familiarize yourself with the basic parts and proper names to describe them. The scabbard was made in 1927 by contractor Karel Schultz, in Kormorany, Moravia. The number of bayonets produced is unknown, but is likely to have been substantially fewer than 5,000. 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. Her work has been featured on eHow. Start over You answered no. ), 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." wide. This example was originally made 193141 at the Vojno Tehnicki Zavod (Military Technical Institute), Kragujevac, Serbia. What is the width of the front sight base? 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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. Herder Made by Rich. in length. Country Pagesstart here if you think you know the country of origin. (73mm.) start here if you think you know the country of origin. No arsenal markings; Pommel: "WaA51" (probably is 'WaA519' and the '9' didn't strike). Common characteristics that differentiate school bayonets from service bayonets include: The serial number was applied only when the bayonet was paired with a rifle. This example was made prior to 1950, when "Victoria" was added to the ricasso marking. produced an export model bayonet to go with export versions of the Stgw. (57mm.) Unlike earlier S 24(t) bayonets, this example has no Czech markings. The strap secures the hilt to the frog. The bayonet lacks a serial number and the scabbard's frog securing tab lacks a buckle hole. Essentially, a socket bayonet without a socket, this bayonet mounts to the rifle by means of a dovetailed mortise. wide. Web frogs were used in North Africa by the. Measures 8.875in. Rarity: R2 Condition: VG+ Price: $170. Leather belt frog for carrying the Type30 bayonet used on the Type38 and Type99 rifles. 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. 57 bayonet will reportedly mount on the Stgw. The result was that many of the M1912 rifles remained in Austrian stores during the First World War. However, many school bayonets will not, because school bayonets were not made to government specifications. 1879 fr Unteroffiziere, Sbelbajonett Mod. projectile was considered to have the finest ballistics of any contemporary muzzle loading rifle. M1851 Federal Rifle Designated, Socket bayonet for use with the muzzle loading 10.4mm. This bayonet and the Rexim-Favor MC Mk. According to my Serbian collector friend Nebojsa Milanovic, the Cyrillic BK inside the stitched triangle stands for Vojna Kontrola (Military Control). No bayonet was supplied by Providence Tool Co. with these rifles, as the muzzle diameter was specified such that existing M1863 bayonets could be used. The letters are tiny, unreadable to the unaided eye. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. The bayonet pictured below was made at RSAF Enfield in 1954. Ricasso (right): "BT3" inside a triangle. The bayonet and scabbard were made by E. & F.Horster &Co. of Solingen. The original German markings are still partially present, confirming its lineage. 5.75: 146: 10.625: 270.695: 17.7: Grip (right): "291278" Ricasso (left): "K7" electropenciled. The Script-P mark identifies the scabbard maker as the firm Paillard AG of St. Croix. The first pattern was made 190506 and the second pattern 191518. 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. Scabbard (throatpiece): "U" and stylized "F" over "+W" inside a circle. The scabbard is made of wood, with minimal steel mounts, held together with string. Bayonets provide a useful addition to rifles when an enemy charges and comes in close contact. The leather tab on the scabbard is for securing the scabbard in the belt frog. As shown in the images at left, there is some damage; and both the frog and the outward-facing wooden bayonet grip show evidence of charring.

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