According to production records, the M1931 Short Rifle with serial number 648725 was produced in 1941. 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' Schultz is believed to have produced approximately 300,000 scabbards from 19241929. (225mm.) 4 (Machine Carbine Mk. Yugoslavian bayonets have stamped serial numbers on the grip & scabbard body, where the East German AKM TypeII bayonet has electropenciled serial numbers. Shiny, smooth black plastic scabbard with a tan leather belt hanger. Ricasso: Stacked cannonballs (Kokura Arsenal mark) and "M" with an arrow through it. These exhibit the pre-1943 appearance of pure phenolic plastic without inclusion of any woodflour filler material. The M1956 bayonet is a modular design which can be taken to pieces and have parts replaced. No arsenal markings; Bayonets for Sale page. 1879/81 fr Unteroffiziere, Glock 19 Gen. 5 KaPo GR, Fehlnummerierung, Fliegerabwehr-Doppel-Maschinengewehr (Flab-D-Mg. 38), Panzer-Maschinengewehr 31 (7.5mm Pz Mg 31), -> Foreign short weapons: Taschenpistolen, Zehna Selbstlade-Pistole (Taschenpistole), Stechkin APS (Avtomaticheskiy Pistolet Stechkina), Schalldmpfer Brgger + Thomet Impuls-IIA-L, Schalldmpfer Brgger + Thomet Impuls-OLS Compact, Die Faustfeuerwaffen von 1850 bis zur Gegenwart - Eugen Heer, Vom Brustharnisch zum Waffenrock, Hugo Schneider, The Makarov Pistol (volume 1 and volume 2), Walther Verteidigungspistolen, Dieter H. Marschall, Faustfeuerwaffen schweizerischer Polizeikorps, Parabellum, A Technical History Of Swiss Lugers, ZfK 31/43 Scharfschtzen Zielfernrohr KERN - Techn. The bayonet serials were, of course, also for production and assembly reasons and the bayonets match the scabbard nos. LaBar classified this frog as LBF #23. The troddel has a red striped ball, black strap with silver/red thread. After refurb it was stamped with new numbers with it's new rifle. A later example, with the simplified blade marking. Recently, Dr. Jim Maddox, author of Collecting Bayonets, discovered a couple of similar examples that would not mount to a M1911 rifle. This example came on the M1889 bayonet pictured above. 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. Instead, it has a very large serial number, in 0.375in. 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?" Scabbard (mouth): "" Know the basic bayonet terminologies. The rifles fired only blanks, caps, or were non-firing "clicker" models. When originally made, the metal would have been in the white. A well-preserved bayonet holds much cultural and historical appeal, as well as being a highly coveted collectors item. A total of 13,300 rifles were produced during the M1918/55 bayonets likely production period. These were precision rifles with heavy round barrels, adjustable long-range sights, and double set triggers. (0.550in.) Rexim-Favor MC Mk. Leather belt frog for carrying the Type30 bayonet used on the Type38 and Type99 rifles. The plastic grips found on M1884/98 III bayonets are made of a phenolic resin. This represents the first S 24(t) variant, a bayonet and scabbard taken from Czech military stores and modified to German specifications. The "PF" serialized No. 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 frog measures 7.625in. The scabbard bears a trademark, however, I have not yet been able to determine the manufacturer. The bayonet lacks any German markings. Post-War, the Works fell into Russian hands and became part of the East German State. The bayonet and scabbard were made by F.W. Knife bayonet for use on the 7.5mm. 36-190-2 (L. Grip) These bayonets were produced along with the. Superimposing images of the two revealed that the letters were "gcy". WebYugoslavian bayonets have stamped serial numbers on the grip & scabbard body, where the East German AKM Type II bayonet has electropenciled serial numbers. During the War, they also produced small motorcycles. Inchon was the site of the first naval battle of the Russo-Japanese War of 190405. Brown leather belt frog for carrying the M1884/98 III knife bayonet. It was one of the few submachine guns to fire from a closed bolt, which further set it at odds with more contemporary designs. 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. This example has serrated, reddish-brown plastic grips. The leather tab on the scabbard is for securing the scabbard in the belt frog. No. Bayonets of the Remington cartridge period, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Knives, Daggers & Bayonets: An authoritative history and visual directory of sharp-edged weapons and blades from around color photographs (Illustrated Encyclopedia), U.S. Military Flintlock Muskets and Their Bayonets: The Early Years, 1790-1815, The American Bayonet, Seventeen Seventy-Six to Nineteen Sixty-Four, U.S. Military Knives Bayonets & Machetes Book II, Bayonets of Japan: A Comprehensive Reference on Japanese Bayonets, Seitengewehr: History of the German Bayonet, 1919-1945, The bayonet: A history of knife and sword bayonets, 1850-1970, American military bayonets of the 20th century: A guide for collectors, including notes on makers, markings, finishes, variations, scabbards, and production data, U.S. Military Flintlock Muskets and Their Bayonets; The Later Years, 1816 through the Civil War, The Socket Bayonet in the British Army 1687-1783, U.S. Military Knives, Bayonets and Machetes Price Guide, Fourth Edition, World bayonets, 1800 to the present: An illustrated reference guide for collectors, Sword, Lance and Bayonet: A Record of the Arms of the British Army and Navy, Collecting the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich, Volume II (2nd Edition), The Best of U. S. Military Knives, Bayonets & Machetes, German clamshells and other bayonets: A collector's guide, World Bayonets, Eighteen Hundred to the Present. It is unclear why the hilt design was changed so late in the M1918 bayonets production life cycle. The scabbard's buckle hole was punched when the scabbard was first mated to a belt frog to ensure a tight fit. long by 2.00in. Riveted, slab-sided grips. Today, the Rexim-Favor is best known as the basis for one of the fictional laser weapons used in the 1977 Star Wars movie. Some examples have diagonal serrations running in the opposite direction. (41mm.) Following Rexim's bankruptcy, the Arms Factory of La Corua continued marketing the unsold guns. The hilt has green plastic grip scales and a sliding spring catch similar to that used on the Stgw. The scabbard securing strap on this example is rubberized canvas with a steel buckle. How many "Mexican contract" M1912 rifles were given to Yugoslavia is unclear. They are made of a single- or double-edged blade that could be used as a short sword. Victorinox acquired Wenger in 2005, however, continues marketing products under both trademarks. The Japanese Army and Naval Landing Forces used regular service bayonets for bayonet training. WebThe final rifle reported was serial number 263330, produced in 1958. This example is an early piece. in length. Her favorite topics to write about are arts and crafts, fashion, health, and travel. Please do not send single e-mail image files larger than 250kb, or no larger HowTo: Swisswaffen.com Marktbeobachtung: wie kann ich diese nutzen? Sword bayonet for use with Steyr 7 mm. This example was made for Prussia, in 1917, by Mauser at their Oberndorf plant. 7.875: 200: 9.75: 248.595: 15.1: Socket: "No. 180102). Export bayonets are typically unmarked, except for serial numbers added later by the purchasing government. wide. Ricasso (Left): "Carl Eickhorn" over "Solingen". The distinguishing factor is that the M1863 is of slightly heavier construction than the M1871. 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. Reverse: "Wechner AG" over "CH-6145 Arth 91". "BK" inside a circle, within a stitched inverted triangle. Gewehr293 Jugoslawien [G 293(j)] was the German designation for the Yugoslavian Puska 98. Many are seen as Soviet marked bayonets (small arrow in triangle just above blade on metal part of handle) in Bulgarian scabbards. This suggests production by a private contractor that was paid according to the number of pieces accepted. 57. When not in use, the bayonet was reversed to stow between the bipod mount and forestock. Bayonets ("seitengewehr") issued were ID'd by serial number, as were rifles, pistols, etc. This example has wood grips. Online Store and view our Swiss Schmidt-Rubin Straight-Pull Rifle Database. The bayonet and scabbard were made by E. & F.Horster &Co. of Solingen. muzzle ring bushed down to 14mm. 90 quickly garnered a reputation as one of the finest rifles in its class. He says that unmarked frogs also exist and they were made in a different factory. The ridge near the base of the fuller was added to help retain the bayonet in its scabbard. 1924 B in Cyrillic (MO. According to production records, the M1889 rifle with serial number 43094 was produced in 1892. The blade is double-edged, reminiscent of the Serbian M1899 bayonet. It has a socket and a ring where it is attached to a rifle. Approximately 1/2" This was 100% of all the recorded Bayonet's in USA. This bayonet and the Rexim-Favor MC Mk. Manufactured by Sport Oprema (Sport Equipment) of Ljubljana, the bayonets were used with rubber-coated drill rifles, also produced by Sport Oprema. 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. Measures 7.50in. 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. The Favor submachine gun was a French design marketed by the Swiss firm, Rexim S.A. (Socit Anonyme = Corporation). by 12.00in. start here if you think your bayonet is one of the types listed, but are unsure of the country of origin. To avoid confusion, the M1924 bayonet was distinctively marked Mod. Poorly fitting press stud. 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. 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. Bayonets Listed by Overall Lengththis may be helpful if you are unsure of the type or country of origin. The bayonet was made in 1944 by Carl Eickhorn WaffenfabrikAG of Solingen. Research materials I have available are quite substantial; however, on some items, information within those materials might be quite sparse. The Script-P mark identifies the scabbard maker as the firm Paillard AG of St. Croix. Designated Stichbajonett Mod. This leather hanger connects the bayonet scabbard to your belt. The company continued producing bicycles and developed alloy bicycle components, including the first alloy bicycles. 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. However, the blade has a different taper; the hilt a different crosspiece and pommel. Were the rifles and bayonets supposed to be issued with the same serial number? than 500kb total for multiple images; I will not open them. What is the width of the front sight base? This represents the final S 24(t) variant. Essentially, a socket bayonet without a socket, this bayonet mounts to the rifle by means of a dovetailed mortise. for use with the M1911 Carbine. 16-inch M3 scabbards were also shortened wide at the widest point. These frogs proved too fragile in combat, so were prioritized for issue to training units and rear-area troops. The 5104 was adopted by Bolivia (5,000) and Chile (36,000). (190mm.) Both bayonets were identically marked, with "2" on one rocker and three illegible letters on the other. This example was originally a German M1898/05 bayonet made by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. 1078." wide. wide. Brown leather belt frog for use with the M1948 bayonet. If you E-mail or snail-mail any images to me for use in identification of an item, I reserve the right to use - without further contact - those images on my website, without compensation to you 1842, abg. Knife bayonet for use on the7.5mm. Scabbard (body): "BT3" inside a triangle and "254". 1859/1867, Stichbajonett zu Eidg. Ricasso (right): "BT3" inside a triangle. It has a Tokyo/Kokura arsenal marking and a serial number of 1565215. Start over You answered no. Waffenfabrik Brnn Werke production shifted to the Kar 98k rifle in 1943 and continued until cessation of hostilities in 1945. 57 is widely considered the the Rolls Royce of selective-fire rifles. The final rifle reported was serial number 263330, produced in 1958. button-style frog commonly associated with the M1957 bayonet. Schmidt-Rubin M1911 carbine and. If you are wanting to buy antique or collectible bayonets, please visit our Markings such as misplaced serial numbers, signs of welding and machine cross-hatching, wrong country of manufacture indicate that a bayonet is fake. A derivative of the Yugoslavian M1924 bayonet, the M1924 bayonet was also designated Seitengewehr 109 Jugoslawien [S 109(j)] by Germany. wide at the widest point. WebBy searching for the rifle serial number (search box ' Rifle Serial Number ' above) By using the SwissWaffen.com all rifle serial number list page or the all rifle serial number PDF. Identify which type your bayonet falls under. Blacksmiths, blacksmith private first class or lance corporal, blacksmith sergeants; It has a socket and a ring where it is attached to a rifle. Elsener Schwyz According to production records, the M1931 Short Rifle with serial number 253542 was produced in 1956. Horse transport soldiers, PFCs, corporals and sergeants; 57. P.O. The 1914 blade is fullered on only one side. 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. The information and data provided on swisswaffen.com (and the corresponding other domain names) are for general and informational purposes only. Approximately 20,000 rifles and bayonets are believed to have been converted before the Germans overran Yugoslavia in 1941. The scabbard was made in 1943 and bears the year of mfr. Ricasso (right): "Victoria" over "Schwyz" over "2935". Known as type 41, it contained woodflour as a filler. (48mm.) Grip (Right): A large "6" or "9" neatly struck or burned into the wood. 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. You can also order this service online from our Identification Request Page or send a check or money order with your identification request or as a token of gratitude if this site has proven to be helpful to you. 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. 57 bayonet will reportedly mount on the Stgw. 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. 4) submachine gun. A total of 13,300 rifles were produced during the M1918/55 bayonets likely production period. 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. This was supposed to keep the weight of the bayonet from pulling the soldier's belt down at the side. Yugoslavia similarly converted German M1898 bayonets, all conversions being designated M1924 regardless of the German type from which they came. than the 14mm. The blade is marked with the makers trademark, as was customary from 19371940. Ordonnanzen 1851-1990, Centrum Zielkontroll- und Einschiess-Apparat, Champion Zimmerschiess- und bungs-Apparat, Einsatzapparate B. Mller, Parabellum/Gewehr, Fine sights / correctors infantry rifles 11 and 96/11, Patronentasche 1914 (Zusatzpatronentasche), Cleaning kit revolver and pistol, modell 1882, Cleaning kit revolver and pistol, modell 1900, RWS Einstecklufchen Nr. 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. (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 number code marking was partially obliterated during rework and new serial numbers were applied to the crosspiece and frog stud. The frog is made of rubberized canvas (artificial leather). 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. 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. This example was originally made for the Czech Army in 1926 by Ceskoslovenska zbrojovka, a.s., Brno (roughly, Czechoslovakian Arms Factory,Inc.). This example has a spring catch. The scabbard is marked 39 WKC and the serial number is '1310 k'. The plastic grips found on M1884/98 III bayonets are made of a phenolic resin. A 3rdstyle is found on wartime examples with a rectangular Kanji (no point). Web frogs were used in North Africa by the. Minimum is 40% of Strong's damage, up to 200%. Matsushita Kinzoku was a subsidiary of Matshusita National Denki (Matsushita National Electric Co.). (187mm.) The pole bayonet lacked the mortise, press stud, and muzzle ring needed for mounting to a rifle. It also has laminated wood handles and no reinforcement bar. TypeI Naval Rifle. Same moveset of the Bayonet, except for the special attack (which is a forward slash instead of a backstep lunge) Compared to the Bayonet: Higher base damahe: 167 cs. 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. M1851 Federal Rifle Designated, Socket bayonet for use with the muzzle loading 10.4mm. The 5104 export bayonet differs from the domestic M1957 bayonet in some details. Consult a trusted bayonet dealer and have your bayonet identified as genuine or replica. WebSword bayonet developed for use on the .3006 caliber U.S. Rifle M1903, as redesigned in 1905/06. The official nomenclature number indicates that this frog was made in Kragujevac. It may either be a plug if it resembles a dagger, which has a round handle that slid directly into the musket barrel. 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. According to Carter, this type frog was probably made post-1940. Victorinox was located in Schwyz Canton. This example came in the 1917-dated frog pictured below. The 5104 is a 7.62mm. The three-letter abbreviation following the length in millimeters indicates the country of manufacture. The scabbard was made in 1943 by the firm of E.Pack &Sohn. "Winter-Riegel" K11, Mythos oder Wahrheit? The first pattern was made 190506 and the second pattern 191518. The firm began in 1814 as a watch-maker, however, also produced music boxes, record players, typewriters, radios, and the famous Bolex line of motion picture cameras. According to research published by collector/researcher, Nick Komiya, rubberized canvas was introduced in 1940. Although the date is no longer visible on the blade, BCN data proves that the bayonet was made in 1940. Both bayonet and scabbard are blued. LaBar classified it as LBF #57. This example differs from the M1948 bayonet above, in that it does not have the typical serial numbering on the crosspiece and frog stud. 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. This example has had the original 15mm.

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