Manufacturer bayonet (Z in circle)

[Dickdan007]

Hello,
which manufacturer could that be? (Z in circle)

Thanks
Dan

[MilitariaOne]

Greetings Dan,

"Export versions of the bayonet were typically marked with a Z in a CIRCLE marking, one circle Z is for Zbrojovka Brno , plant Brno in Protektorat Boehmen und Maehren, two circles is for plant II of Zbrojovka Brno which was was located in northwest Slovakia - Povazska Bystrica. It is however it is possible to find exported blades with CSZ stamps and for Czech blades to be found with the Circled Z mark. This was probably due to the requirements to meet export orders, i.e. Czech bound blades were taken out of production to fulfil export orders and then replaced with export aimed blades. This can make it somewhat confusing, additional problems come from the fact that many countries did not mark the exported blades with identifiable marks to indicate the end user."

This information is directly quoted from this website CZECHOSLOVAK Mauser Bayonets and Variations

Best,

Lance

[Frogprince]

In 100% agreement that it's from the factory located at Bystrica, not in hand this might (or might not) be a slightly later transitional example from the first bayonets after the Germans took control. Those bayonets still having the full muzzle ring with the Double Circle and a Waffenamt being finished in the standard prewar Czech polished steel and phosphate finish. The grip screws here looking to be blued and not quite certain about the blade. Best Regards, Fred

[AndyB]

Its S24(t) realised for Germans in second plant of Czechoslovak Zbrojovka Brno in Slovakia state in Povazska Bystrica. Should be A80 proofed on other ricasso probably.Normally it should be blued, the blade looks like sharpened? b.r.Andy

[Dickdan007]

Wow, thanks very much

[Larry C]

Good Information Gents on this Czech producer

Regards Larry