If you have ever had a bayonet that is a loose fit on your rifle, it it. The 9 58 inch, single fullered blade on this one remain nice and bright. Jan 04, 20 collection of world war one and two bayonets duration. This reference is by no means exhaustive, but does cover many of the bayonets encountered on the collectors market today, as well as some rare and unusual. The balance will be paid in two subsequent scheduled payments. Bayonets definition of bayonets by the free dictionary. The guards can be wider or more narrow, and the receivers short or long. These bayonets were orignially produced as model m1, 10 in length. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. German colonial uniforms bayonets of the imperial german. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
Bayonets article about bayonets by the free dictionary. British wwi enfield smle p1907 hook quillon bayonet and scabbard. This is a m4 first production bayonet that has been modified with a hard rubber grip. Buy bayonets from the original and largest online catalog of cutlery. Go to the german bayonets for sale section on the home page for bayonets used by germany. The czech republic is viewed by many people as a country with a very long and friendly relationship with israel.
British 1888 pattern bayonets two different versions both without scabbards top. There was an ominous, clanging overture to the charge when the shafts of the bayonets rattled upon the rifle barrels. Bayonets two songs regarding faith mountain, released 30 june 2011 1. Below left, note the variety of bayonet lugs on hasbro m1s. Collectible bayonets from colonial muskets through u. Various armies have used bayonets with three or four faces as well as blades, both detachable and nondetachable. On day 30 we will charge 50% of the remaining balance, followed by the final payment on day 60. The bayonetknife m4 was also used on the selectivefire m2 carbines which were developed postwar. I started this web page in the hopes that it can act as a gathering place for other bayonet collectors. These bayonets had often rifle mortises but could not be fitted to rifles like k98.
Apr 28, 2020 i have been collecting military bayonets and other edged weapons for over 35 years and i live near the smokey mountains in the united states. The first is the standard g3 bayonet which has a blade similar to the american m7. Bayonets and scabbards are used, exhibiting scratches, dents, dings and rust. Jun 20, 2012 martin j brayley is a professional photographer and author, specializing in works on uniforms and militaria. Proof markings on the button, on the reverse side over the slide and the ball at the bottom of the scabbard. The types of sheaths you will find for german bayonets on ebay are. The difference between this and eb 21 is that there is a raised lip around the press stud. Bayonet connection rare bayonets from around the world. I specialize in imperial german bayonets but i am always interested in any rare or unusual bayonet from around the world. The m4 second production bayonet resulted from postwar experimentation to address the shortcomings of the original m4. The mauser 98k bayonet was made between 1914 and 1945 and saw service in both wwi and wwii. This was the first bayonet authorized for the mauser in 1898.
Wwi german 9805 restored mauser butcher sword bayonet bajonett abnahme w 17 jahr 1917 seitengewehr duration. The blade is stamped cof44 indicating the year of construction 1944. German wwii bayonets usually come with one of two main types of scabbards for housing the blades when soldiers werent using them. The s98aa had a one piece wrap around grip, which had a tendency to split and was therefore replaced on the s98na with a two piece wooden grip. This is a romanian 18931904 bayonet that has had the muzzle ring removed. Our bayonet scabbard for 98 butcher blade bayonet is a blued steel scabbard reproduction and fits the s 9805 butcher blade bayonet. The first bayonet supplied to the us military for the m16 colt 601 was very similiar to. Rifle bayonets and musket bayonets for sale international. Introduced in 1915 by the imperial german army it was for use with gew 98 rifle. Designed for 1853 three band enfield long rifle, it includes a brass mounted leather scabbard. Pages in category bayonets the following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. Well illustrated and well written by the worlds leading authorities on arms and armour this book will provide a very good reference for both beginning students and even more experienced researchers on the subject. Sword bayonet for enfield two band muskets and musketoons. The springloaded pommel button worked normally, but the track for the bayonet lug was underdimensioned and often filled in with cloth of fitting colour.
The exact numbers are hard to find due to lack of records, but during the year 1948 israel purchased from czechoslovakia 34,500 mauser p18 guns, 20,000 bayonets, almost 50 million bullets, 5,515 spandau mg34 light machine guns with 10,000 ammo belts, 500 zb26 light machine guns, 900 zb37 heavy machine guns, and 500 cz vz. Spanish mauser rifle bayonets wwii toledo duration. The era of communism, when czechoslovakia was under soviet influence, cannot be included in this respect, because an independent sovereign foreign policy was then virtually impossible. For those of you that are new to this page, i have been a bayonet collector for more than two decades. Please check out my bayonets, edged weapons, miscellaneous militaria i. Most later bayonets such as the s7184 and s98 had wooden grips. He served in the armed forces for 24 years, and has a keen interest in all aspects of military history, particularly the uniforms and equipment of the 20th century. I am currently the president of the society of american bayonet collectors. Heres a desirable one, i love these last ditch bayonets with the rough finishes. This page focuses on world nongerman rare and unusual bayonets and other edged weapons for sale or trade that are in above average condition for the advanced collector. From top to bottom, a small lug on a hasbro japan r with indented script, the long lug on a m1 simply marked hasbro r, the mid sized lug on a hasbro japan r with raised lettering, and the long lug on a rifle with the raised midstock hasbro japan mark. Country pages start here if you think you know the country of origin. These were on loan to turkey and were brought back.
Super long blade measures 520mm this is not serialized, imperial examples never are. The bayonet identification guide features pictures and dimensions of bayonets from around the world. Martin j brayley is a professional photographer and author, specializing in works on uniforms and militaria. I will spend my spare time flying around the world, dragging very heavy cases, getting my hands dirty, dealing with. If these problems could be addressed and solved, that would be great. Speaking from an illustrators point of view, this book is an excellent resource for drawing and painting knives and daggers. Original bayonets would have had the hilt painted field grey most are found with the paint removed and often polished. All prices plus delivery if you are not collecting from my shop. Anyone interested in the study, collection, and preservation of both antique and modern bayonets is welcome to share their pictures, questions, and knowledge. The german military had a long history of using special bayonets when they were off duty but in uniform and it became even more popular during the weimar republic. These privately purchased bayonets were never intended for combat use.
Oliver had the idea to form a band together, so they got together to write a series of singles for release throughout 20, beginning on valentines day. Scabbards this sheath has bolsters at either end for decoration and features a complete leather or metal housing to keep the wwii german bayonet. You will find more rare and collectible bayonets on my site than at any large regional gun show. These sidearms were worn by enlisted men and junior ncos. This is a practically perfect collection, with all the cartoons complete, but there are a few hiccups. This bayonet gave close quarters weapons an extra long reach. This is an important manual designed to assist in the identification of the many variations of the triangular or socket bayonets used by the u. Looking at the guards and receivers on these two bayonets, note the variation in size. Space jam and 8 bugs bunny cartoons have bg audio, but no english counterpart. Serial number on the crossguard which is overstamped with j.
The us m1 bayonet cutoff spear point style reproduction wwii bayonet is made to original specifications from. Bayonet definition is a steel blade attached at the muzzle end of a shoulder arm such as a rifle and used in handtohand combat. See a knife you really want, but cant shell out the cash all at once. These are for serious collectors only bayonets wanted to purchase. This is an excellent overview on the subject of knives and daggers. Military rifle bayonets and knives from all time periods including ww1,ww2,korea,vietnam, and gulf wars. Our version of the mauser 98k bayonet fits the german army mauser rifle. Bayonet simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The only difference between the two of them is the bulge at the end of the blade. All bayonets will be gladly received, from the earliest plug bayonets to modern military rifle bayonets, and from all nations. I have been collecting military bayonets and other edged weapons for over 35 years and i live near the smokey mountains in the united states. Confederate bayonet for the hall carbine for drooling only, not for sale.
The two most significant differences are the two piece molded plastic grip scales and the wider crosspiece. Bayonet definition of bayonet by the free dictionary. It is very familiar to the previous m1914 of schmidtrubin. The bayonets are brian ray and oliver leiber, as heard on little stevens underground garage on siriusxm. Unfollow british bayonets to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Bayonet history timeline read about key milestones in the bayonets history, from the 1500s to the present day bayonet terminology diagrams showing the basic terminology used to describe bayonets, scabbards, and frogs glossary of bayonet terms definitions of common bayonet terms. Formed in 2011 by brian ray and oliver leiber after years of collaboration on brian rays two solo albums, mondo magneto 2005 and this way up 2009. K98 combat bayonet, matching numbers 1863 c, maker is mundlos, which is marked on the blade and scabbard, and dated 1938 on the spine. All ersatz type of bayonets will fit on both german m1888 and m1898 rifles. Blade, button and handle of bayonet are not broken and no parts are missing. The scabbard may be foreign manufacture, discolored, painted andor cut down to match bayonet length.
The m1905 bayonet is the core of many bayonet collections. Production began in 1954 and continued at least into the late 1960s. If you dont have the time or inclination to spend the hours involved to find bayonets like these, why not let me do it for you. German wwii 98k bayonet leather frog with securing loop. While the size of the guard seems to vary, the receiver size corresponds with the size of lugs on the rifles. This album contains picsinfo on us military bayonets for the m16 series along with brief info on a few m7 variants that occasionally are offered as us military. The tip and fit are perfect, 97% of the bluing remains intact except where it has rubbed the runners from drawing it in and out. These bayonets came in two lengths, a shorter for length for nco and a longer for enlisted men. German wwii bayonets usually come with one of two main types of scabbards for housing the. This was the very first bayonet collectors page on the internet. The bayonets uploaded and posted 5 years ago our latest video upload technical issue which has now been resolved, thank you. There are a ton of gorgeous photographs and diagrams, and the information provided about the history of the various types of weapons, as well as their construction and uses, is very useful.
It is very difficult to date early colonial period bayonets. Our 1853 socket bayonet is to be attached to a rifle. The m1914 was produced in a larger number than the m1906, thats why this bayonet is more difficult to find, so its also more expensive. The bayonet connection, rare bayonets from around the world. Eb22 one of the less common ersatz bayonets, this one has a hollow brass hilt with the blade held by two steel rivets through the tang. The bayonets uploaded and posted 5 years ago our latest video upload technical issue which has now been resolved, thank you all, and please feel. This was an attack by a formation of infantrymen with fixed bayonets, usually over short distances. This mauser 98k bayonet includes the steel scabbard. This was an experimental attempt to find a grip material more resistant to rot than the leather grip, which did not hold up well in the. Bayonet trader bayonet trader bayonets and other edged. The 1871 german bayonets such as the s71 and pfm71 had brass gripped handles. One of the more notable of these was the bayonet charge. These items have been described to the best of my ability.
Very heavy for its size, suggesting that it is likely made of iron. After world war ii, soviet troops were equipped with a bayonetknife having a flat blade with teeth on one side, a hand grip by which the weapon could be attached to a gun, and a sheath. Two piece hardwood grip plates show honest wear stains and bruises. British wwi enfield smle p1907 bayonet and scabbard. I think this is the most rara bayonet of my collection. The second is an eickhorn kcb70 type multipurpose knife bayonet, featuring a clippoint with sawback, a wirecutter scabbard and a distinctive squared handgrip.