ww1 bajonet?

[tigern]

Good afternoon,Someone who knows when this is made?Thank you in advance.
Regards
Tommy

[zwerge]

It appeares to be an S98/02 model,they were produced between 1902-1905.....Pete.

[tigern]

Hi,Thanks for yor reply,a found a note more.

[zwerge]

I believe that is just an inspector`s mark.

[Anderson]

It's a S1898/05 pattern "a.A." meaning it has the "high ears" muzzle guide, so an early model. I can't quite see from photos if it has a flashguard, which if so, would date it to from 1915. But probably without and pre-World War 1.
It does have an Imperial era fraktur mark (State inspector) but curiously no State acceptance stamp on the blade spine, which suggests a private purchase version (popular with NCOs). The black painted steel scabbard also suggests "walking out" type use, and steel scabbards with this bayonet date also from 1915.
It's a nice tidy example that hasn't been excessively cleaned, as is often the case.

[tigern]

[stahlelm16]

Beautyful bayonet!

[tigern]

Thanks, found more stamps on this.
Regards
Tommy

[Anderson]

I would think the bayonet when made was matched to a leather/steel scabbard and the one it's now paired with was acquired later, perhaps during WW1.

[AZPhil]

That is a nice one. Great find. Love sawbacks.
From the 4th pic down when zoomed in , It looks like it does not have the flash guard.

Semper Fi
Phil