Bogdansotnik24 Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 (edited) I have that bayonet in my collection. I know the bayonet is original, because I have 3 different bayonets of the same maker marks. This one is most unusual, it has lug slot, but doesn't have press button or attaching device. So can somebody let me know if that eagle is supposed to be there. And what is this slot for, if there's no release button. Thank you Edited January 8, 2013 by Bogdansotnik24
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Hi, how big is it size wisw compared to the other bayonets? i have a WW1 combat knife that looks just like this (as far as I can see from the photos)
Bogdansotnik24 Posted January 8, 2013 Author Posted January 8, 2013 It's 12 1/2" long without scabbard just like regular KS 98 short bayonet
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 So this was made to never be fixed to a rifle.? Hi, From the moment German officers packed away their swords in early WW1, and recieved an order to wear something shorter, German blade makers began churning out private purchase piece KS98.... They probably never stopped. The Private purchase ones seldom fit on a rifle. This is one of those, either sold as a dress bayonet with the eagle, or having an eagle added. Maybe someone knows when the maker used to stamp his name like this? Some changed over time how they applied their names?
J Temple-West Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 KS98 Dress/Parade bayonets without attachment devices in the pommel were manufacturered for the use by the police, so this bayo is correct in that regard. The grip rivets look to be unmessed with, so is it possible to see if the badge is glued or attached by means of prongs through the grip.... as lot of these KS98's were upgraded with attachments/etchings post-war to increase values.
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 Just to compare, a WW1 KS98 at the bottom, with a WW1 era private purchase, both have 3 rivets... next to each other you dont really see a difference, but the top one does not fit on any rifle, inspite of the press stud working
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 Some more WW1 to compare the progression... I think the 2 rivet ones are between the wars and WW2 era?
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