Fichtel 1917

[BaLaGaN]

Hello from Siberia
I want to buy this bayonet, but I know nothing in this theme. Tell me please, is it original bayonet or not? How much does it cost? What does mean the inscription "1920"

[Anderson]

Yes, it is authentic. The 1920 means it was a registered bayonet for the German Army after WW1, and under the terms of the surrender the Allies limited the amount of weaponry Germany could possess under the Versailles treaty. The bayonets and rifles were counted and approved numbered bayonets received the 1920 mark, which I understand was the year this inspection took place. Some were marked 1921. Can't help with value in this state, it is missing wood grips and scabbard. So would expect a low price for this S98/05. You can buy reproduction wood grips.

[BaLaGaN]

Thank you!!! But is it made in 1917, it is? low price can it be 200$ or more?

[AndyB]

S98/05nA most real proofed L17 for Bavaria, the grips are missed, the piece was probably blued postwar and reused in WW2 that would be possible. Wout scabbard and grips is certainly not 200USD worth. Real price would be around 120/150 max.
PS You still live in USSR?

[BaLaGaN]

Thanks, guys, p/s. I live in territory of USSR in Siberia.

[BaLaGaN]

Please, tell me how did you get that it was for Bavaria

[Anderson]

The use of a serial number on the blade was a Bavarian feature. But a "L" cypher on the spine would confirm that.

[AndyB]

When i understand You live in state that was ended in 1991? i assume You live now in Russian Federation.
The spine of blade near crossguard should be presented as there is monogram of king and date. W17 for prussia, L17 for Bavaria. We should see the press button of locking lug in pommel, other side of first picture. The blade deliverer was Fr.Herder A.SN. for Fichtel & Sachs,who finished the bayonet.

[Chopperman]

Here is an example of the L17 spine marking that you should look for
to confirm that it is a Bavarian bayonet.(photo credit-Coreynewzealand) also a picture
of the Prussian W17 acceptance mark.

[BaLaGaN]

Unfortunately I could not buy that, but I bought this by simson suhl. I found information, that it was made for Turkey, but i have question, guys: "Did it use german army in ww1?"