K98 bayonet markings question?

[pammy]

hi,what does the s stand for on the blade were the serial numers are its s something ,,,,,,?

[Walkwolf]

Show us a photo, Pammy !!




Regards, Steve

[drdata]

could be the run number. Often times a sn is followed by a U, or W, or such.

k98 bayonets data and registry

[zwerge]

Is this what you are asking about?

[pammy]

Hi,yes its like that?/ thanks i seen at a local farmers market...thanks whats it worth?the condition is fine..

[Richie B]

Pammy

S/172 = manufacturers code for Carl Eickhorn.

This code (and others) were used during the period of German re-armament following Hitler coming to power.

The use of the codes rather than the actual makers name was in an atttempt to disguise the amount of re-armament which was going on.

Regards

Richie

[pammy]

Thanks richie,thats very help full and iam learning a lot !thanks again and if it still up there this week comeing up i might buy it as it was in great condition..

[AndyB]

Hello looks like nice piece, could You provide serial number with letter? thanks,Andy

[zwerge]

Hello looks like nice piece, could You provide serial number with letter? thanks,Andy

Hi Andy,it is 4930h,you already have it in your database...Pete.

[AndyB]

Thanks Pete, sorry i forgot to look in dbase as i firstly collect data, and later add it to dbase. best regards.Andy