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WWI Imperial German Model 1888/98 Ersatz Bayonet and Scabbard. 22399. - 22399
An original, excellent, example of a WWI German Ersatz M88/98 bayonet (Ersatz-substitute) bayonets were made in Germany during the early years of World War I, because there weren't enough regulation bayonets to equip the rapidly expanding army. Ersatz bayonets were manufactured in local workshops, resulting in hundreds of variations) with solid steel hilt and small beak pommel with spring catch which works perfectly. It has a half hoop, one piece stepped muzzle ring with fractur inspection mark. (see page 143 & 155, No.331 of The Bayonet Book by Watts & White for similar). It has a 310mm unfullered blade and a leather washer which has just light staining consistent with age and is complete with its original steel scabbard. The throat of the scabbard has a fixed locket and tear shaped frog stud with remnants of olive-green paint and small dings conducive with its age. The price includes UK delivery. 22399. (Box 1)
£225.00

German WWII M84/98 3rd Model Bayonet with Plastic Grips Scabbard and Frog. 22398. - 22398
This is a nice 3rd model K98 bayonet with plastic grips. Blade length 10”. Overall length 15”. It is marked 42agv indicating production by Berg & Co, Solingen-Ohligs (The Solinger Axt- und Hauerfabrik (Berg & Co.), company traces its beginnings back to the Gebr. Weyersberg-who claims its history back to his ancestor the mayor of Solingen Wilhelm Weyersberg in 1573. The Solinger Axt- und Hauerfabrik company was officially founded on June 1, 1908, from the axe and machete division of Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co. (WKC post-1930). An early registered trademark features Kirschbaum's king's head surrounded by "Solinger Axt- u Hauerfabrik". The horse head trademark was registered in 1897. In 1909, the company was located on Wilhelmstrasse in Solingen-Ohligs. A 1908 catalogue features their offerings which included: Daggers, Hirschfangers, Hewers, Machetes and Fruchtstechers. Come the Third Reich era, early SA daggers, RAD Hewers and early Army daggers (with the king's head maker mark) were all made. Fisher estimates 2,000 SA/NSKK daggers were made. In 1939, the company was owned by Eugen Berg, while located at Forstrasse 51. It is likely that the company ceased trading after the war) with serial number 6137. The blade retains some blueing with light age-related staining. There are two Waffenampt stamps to the pommel. The scabbard is stamped with 3490 and a waffenampt stamp, and the leather frog is stamped ‘R39A’ & ‘CV’ to the rear. A nice wartime combination by a lesser manufacturer. See White & Watts No 296 pages 115 & 132 for reference. The price includes UK delivery. 22398 (Box 2)
£275.00

Poland 1929 Pattern Bayonet Scabbard and Frog Produced by Arms Factory in Radom. 2239:7. - 2239:7
This pattern bayonet was produced by two factories, Society of the Motors Factory Perkun and Arms Factory in Radom. Most likely an export version used in Spain during the Spanish Civil War. Bayonet with a single-edged blade, with a two-sided groove ended with a spear point. The handle with two profiled wooden grips (see images for condition) are fastened to the shaft of the handle with two screws. The steel catch with spiral spring is in working order. The steel scabbard is finished with a round knob and the scabbard clip is soldered with an oval washer. The scabbard’s mouthpiece has two flat springs, mounted on with two rivets. There is a visible inspection mark (sun) on the spine. The marking on the ricasso of the blade, embossed name of the manufacturer factory (F.B Radom) – Fabryka Broni Radom meaning Radom Arms Factory next to it is series number D2. The other side of the ricasso of the blade is marked with visible letters (W.P) (Wojsko Polskie – Polish Army) and the national emblem, a crowned eagle. The handguard shows the serial number 5187 I. The scabbard has been painted olive green and is in excellent order along with a leather frog which is intact and stamped with the national crown to the rear sports a nice patina. The price includes UK delivery. 2239:7 (Other Countries Box 3)
£575.00

*Rare* WWI Dated German 2nd Type Seitengewehr 1884/98 Sawback Bayonet Scabbard Frog and Portepee. BAYO 632. - BAYO 632
This is a very nice original example of the rare M-1884/98 Sawback Bayonet (Seitengewehr), intended for use on the Mauser GEW 98 rifle, and KAR98A Carbine. This bayonet design is based on the earlier M1871/84 bayonet with a 10” blade, and the first model of these were converted from those bayonets. This example was purpose made for the GEW 98 and was not converted. The sawback version of these are very rare, and seldom seen. The third model of the M1884/98 became the standard bayonet for the k98k rifle used during WWII. This example is in very nice overall condition, with the sawback being in excellent order. Stamped to one side of the ricasso by the manufacturer ‘ERFURT’ and crown over W 15 (manufacture 1915) on the spine. This leather scabbard is in good order *stitching in place with movement* with no major marks. The leather frog is good *with damage to the stud hole and one side*. Blade length; 25 cm and 38 ¼ cm overall. See page 115 and 129 No 286 of Watts & White for reference. The original knot/portepee is in place *see images for condition*. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 632. (Box 2)
£475.00

WW1 Imperial German Storm Trooper’s Kar 98 Bayonet Re-Issued Inter War & WW2 To The Nazi ‘DR’ Deutsche Reichsbahn (German National Railway) Military Guards / Police & Scabbard With Leather Frog. Sn 22382 - 22382
Kar 98 rifles and bayonets were issued to Imperial German trench storm troopers during WW1. The Deutsche Reichsbahn also known as the German National Railway was created after the end of World War I from the regional railways of the individual states of the German Empire. The Nazi Deutsche Reichsbahn (1937–1945) had an important logistic role in supporting the rapid movement of the troops of the Wehrmacht before and during WW2, for example: March 1938: the annexation of Austria (Anschluss) , October 1938: the annexation of the Sudetenland after the Munich Agreement, March 1939: the German occupation of Czechoslovakia, September/October 1939: the invasion of Poland, April 1940: Operation Weserübung (the invasions of Denmark and Norway), May/June 1940: the Battle of France,1941: Operation Barbarossa and the Balkan Campaign. This is an original WW1 Kar 98 Bayonet & Scabbard with frog later re-issued to the Nazi ‘DR’ Deutsche Reichsbahn for inter war & WW2 use. The bayonet has its original wood grips which has just light bumps & bruises to be expected and are secured by 2 screw bolts. The steel pommel has the correct sprung steel release button. The cross guard is marked ‘D.R.’ to the Deutsche Reichsbahn alongside weapon number ‘1758’. It has an undamaged 9 ¾” blued steel blade with fullers. There are no visible date or maker marks on the bayonet. It's black metal scabbard has just a couple of small dents consistent with service carry. The scabbard is fitted with original black leather frog with single belt loop. All leather & stitching are intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22382 (box 2)
£345.00

*Original c1802-1805* 4” Socket Bayonet for the Brown Bess Muzzle Loading Flintlock Muskets and Scabbard by Manufacturer John Gill. BAYO 629. - BAYO 629
Brown Bess socket bayonets named after the weapon they were made for (Brown Bess" is a nickname of uncertain origin for the British Army's muzzle-loading smoothbore flintlock Land Pattern Musket and its derivatives. The musket design remained in use for over a hundred years with many incremental changes in its design. These versions include the Long Land Pattern, the Short Land Pattern, the India Pattern, the New Land Pattern Musket, and the Sea Service Musket) were the standard bayonet of the 18th century for the British army and continued in use until C1842 (see item 656 of the bayonet book by Watts & White where a Brown Bess socket bayonet with 4” long socket example is illustrated and page 286 of the same book). The typical triangular blade is 403mm in length and it measures 520mm overall length. The 4” long socket’s internal diameter is 26mm and is stamped with maker ‘John Gill’ (This bayonet was made under contract to the E.I.C by John Gill of Birmingham, England between 1802 and 1805). The face of the blade is marked ‘Crown over 8 within 20’. The bayonets blade is straight, and the metal work of the bayonet has just light staining consistent with age and no rust. The scabbard is leather with brass chape and white painted leather collar, the leather is excellent (stamped with an encircled 6-9?), as is the stitching and metalwork. The price for this very nice pair which deserve further research includes UK delivery. BAYO 629. (Sockets Box)
£475.00

French Model 1874 Gras Sword Bayonet, 1877 Dated, by Manufactures D’Armes De St. Étienne with Scabbard. BAYO 467. - BAYO 467
An original French Gras Sword bayonet for the Model 1874 Gras rifle (The Fusil Modèle 1874 or Gras was the French Army's primary service rifle from 1874 to 1886. Designed by Colonel Basile Gras, the Gras was a metallic cartridge adaptation of the single-shot, breech-loading, black powder Chassepot rifle. It was developed from 1872 to 1874 as a response to the German adoption of the Mauser Model 1871 metallic cartridge rifle) the successor of the Chassepot. It has a straight, clean 20 ½” T back blade. The back of the blade ids dated July 1877 and is marked by the manufacturer. ‘Manufactures D’Armes De St. Étienne’. The slab wood grips are undamaged *see images*. The bayonet has a hooked quillon which is secured with two rivets and muzzle ring. The bayonet has a brass pommel and a push button release which operates smoothly. The cross guard has small inspection marks and is numbered 88295. The bayonet is complete with its original steel scabbard which has the number ‘93401’. See White & Watts Item No 201, pages 84 & 94. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 467
£275.00

British 1888 Pattern Wilkinson Sword London MkI ‘2nd Type’ Bayonet and Scabbard. BAYO 618. - BAYO 618
This is a nice British 1888 pattern Mk1, 2nd type bayonet made at ‘Enfield’ and marked to the ricasso with crown over V.R. and 4 ’94 (April 1894) The other side carries a broad arrow over W.D. and an inspection stamp. There is also an inspection stamp on the spine. The grips are wooden with an oil hole. The wooden grips are held with brass rivets and are in good order. The bayonet is contained in its Mk I leather scabbard, the metalwork is in good order *1” spilt in leather above chape*. See Watts & White page 387 No 802 for similar. It is marked to the throat with a ‘51’ and other numbers. ‘LB’ ? is stamped to the pommel along with illegible numbers and crossguard. The price includes U.K. delivery. BAYO 618. (Box 1)
£325.00

*Rare* Japanese ‘Thai Contract’ Arisaka Short Model Bayonet. BAYO 615. - BAYO 615
This is a rare Japanese short ‘Arisaka’ bayonet with hooked quillon with no visible makers mark. In late December 1941 Thailand signed an agreement with the Japanese and then on 25 January 1942 declared war on Britain and the United States. It was a decision which split the government with the Thai foreign minister Direk Chaiyanam and the liberal leader Pridi Phanomyong advocating resistance against the Japanese. The Arisaka rifle is a family of Japanese military bolt-action service rifles, which were produced and used since approximately 1897, when it replaced the Murata rifle family, until the end of World War II in 1945. The most common models include the Type 38 chambered for the 6.5×50mmSR Type 38 cartridge, and the Type 99 chambered for the 7.7×58mm Type 99 cartridge, which is comparable in power to a modern .308 Winchester round. The blade measures 297mm (398mm overall) with fullers both sides. The grips are wooden held by two screw bolts and oval washers (similar to the A, B, C & D versions) and the pommel carries Thai lettering. The scabbard is a ball tipped metal version with minor use related dings. See ‘Bayonets of Japan’ by Raymond.C.Labar, page 75 for similar. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 615 (Arisaka Box 1)
£375.00

*Rare* Nazi M98 Dress Bayonet & Frog Stamped R.F.V. Reich Finance Administration. 22296. - 22299
The Reich Finance Administration 'Reichfinazverwaltung’ (RFV), also called the Reich Tax Administration was a centralized administration in the German Reich from 1919 to 1945 that was responsible for the assessment and collection of taxes . At the top of the three-tier administrative system was the Reich Finance Ministry , followed by state finance offices (from 1937 called Oberfinanzpräsidien) and the tax offices. The highest superior was the Reich Minister of Finance. In the German Empire, the collection of taxes was primarily a matter for the federal states; each municipality decided independently on whether, how and when . In villages, levies and taxes were generally only paid personally once a year directly to the mayor, in cities to the treasurer. After the founding of the Weimar Republic, on August 6, 1919, the Committee of States approved the draft law for the establishment of the Reich Financial Administration. The Nazi M98 dress bayonet and scabbard, the dress sidearm for military and civilian uniformed formations was designated the M98 Dress Bayonet. This bayonet represented a stylised form of the S. 84/98 bayonet purchased by the individual for wear with the walkout dress uniform and was worn by the mainly non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel. This rare early dress bayonet has a rifle mortise and push button release. This is the long version with a 10 ¼ “blade which carries the makers logo of “Paul Weyersberg & Co Solingen" (The Paul Weyersberg & Co. Waffenfabrik company was founded in 1840. It registered with the Solingen chamber of commerce on February 1, 1921. Weyersberg manufactured: cutlery, knives and swords. Between the two world wars they continued to manufacture edged weapons. Come the Third Reich era, Weyersberg became one of the largest suppliers of edged weapons in Germany. etched on the ricasso). The crossguard has the initials clearly stamped ‘R.F.V.’ of the Reich Finance Administration which is covered above. The polished steel blade is in excellent condition. The grips are chequered and secured with two rivets. It has a metal scabbard with lozenge shaped frog stud. The frog is in good order with all stitching and studs secure. See page 178 of Watts & White for reference. The price includes UK delivery. 22296. (Box 2)
£475.00
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