Rifles, swords, and bayonets

[JoeFriday]

I didn't know anything about the bayonets, so thank you very much for the information.

Best,
Rob

[Anderson]

Then glad to help. Just to revise one comment. I probably shouldn't have referred to the M1898 parade bayonet you have as a "quill back" as that was the combat version which had a different blade with a shape at the tip like a quill. For these walking out type they fitted a flat sided blade without a fuller, as that was easier to etch. Same situation with the M1871, the combat version had a blade with a fuller. Both types would have been used up until about the time of the First World War.

[JoeFriday]

Thank you very much for the very clear and informative education sir. I knew nothing about the bayonets going into this thread.

Best,
Rob

[Toecutter]

Very cool stuff,thanks for showing it!I especially like the german mountain troops rifle.