Unmarked long Fire bayonet,frog and troddel.

[Grofaz45]

Hi,
Picked up this unmarked long pattern Fire bayonet recently it is complete with it's frog and troddel and overall in good condition I have no idea who the maker could be but I liked the look of it so bought it. I paid £125 for it at a collectors fair and think I got a good deal considering it has a nice troddel attached, it's only fault really is a small piece of the plating has flaked off at the pommel top and it has a very slight dent in the scabbard reverse side just below the frog with the expected usage wear to the paint. I know this is a pretty run of the mill piece but just thought I would show it, any comments welcome.
Cheers, Andy.

[Anderson]

It's a nice one Andy and everything is correct including the frog. The troddel is in good condition, often they can be quite battered, and buying a good troddel alone would cost about US$100. You just need the 20cm blade version (if not already acquired) and you have a attractive set. Almost impossible to work out the maker on these unmarked ones. These faschinenmesser are one of the most graceful designs and a favorite of mine.

[Grofaz45]

Hi, Thanks for your reply I absolutely agree about the troddel I have seen good ones going from £60 to £ 100 here in the UK and with the frog as well I had to grab it at that price plus I also like the design of these side arms too. I need a short standard blade and a long sawback blade and I will have all 4 models then to finish a nice Fire sword. They are a little addictive to collect and still available at reasonable prices.

It's a nice one Andy and everything is correct including the frog. The troddel is in good condition, often they can be quite battered, and buying a good troddel alone would cost about US$100. You just need the 20cm blade version (if not already acquired) and you have a attractive set. Almost impossible to work out the maker on these unmarked ones. These faschinenmesser are one of the most graceful designs and a favorite of mine.

[gerrit]

Hi, Thanks for your reply I absolutely agree about the troddel I have seen good ones going from £60 to £ 100 here in the UK and with the frog as well I had to grab it at that price plus I also like the design of these side arms too. I need a short standard blade and a long sawback blade and I will have all 4 models then to finish a nice Fire sword. They are a little addictive to collect and still available at reasonable prices.

You thought that was all Andy? LOL
Having all being just 4 Models?
Well m8, find this one, this one i once owned, besides the straight one with the black grip which belongs to Billy
They sure look good with a knot dont they?

Ger

[Grofaz45]

Now they are very special pieces and I would dearly love to own one like this but I have a feeling they would be out of my budget range and no doubt extremely hard to find so for me I will be more than happy to get the 4 bayonets and a sword displayed together. Thanks for showing those two and I would like to know what period they are Third Reich, Weimar or Imperial? and what their official designation is if possible so I can read up on them.
Regards, Andy.

[gerrit]

The stag grip one is early 3rd Reich having the double Oval logo, both are used within the 3rd Reich Period and before.

Ger

[Anderson]

That's a rarely seen beauty Ger.

[gerrit]

That's a rarely seen beauty Ger.

Customers wish it seems, as its not a cataloque item, all parts are numbered, true craftmanship there!
I have seen 1 more having a straight stag grip, instead of this curved tang type.

Ger