Bayonet with red ss runes

[Davil666]

Hi I was wondering if anyone could give me some information on a German bayonet I saw once at a gun show. It had red ss runes on the handle. I was wondering if this was a legitimate bayonet or possibly altered? Unfortunately I don't have a picture so I understand that a definitive answer can't be given. It was either a dress bayonet or possibly a K98 mauser. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks so much

[rbminis]

Have you tried a search of this section to see if anything similar has been posted in the past?
There are many previous threads for references.
Ralph.

[Willmore]

Here is a thread about an original bayonet with fake runes.

OPINIONS on this SS Bayonet

[Anderson]

Short answer is; very unlikely to be authentic TR era marks. Most of these marks on bayonets were added post WW2.

[Sleepwalker]

Hi I was wondering if anyone could give me some information on a German bayonet I saw once at a gun show. It had red ss runes on the handle. I was wondering if this was a legitimate bayonet or possibly altered? Unfortunately I don't have a picture so I understand that a definitive answer can't be given. It was either a dress bayonet or possibly a K98 mauser. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks so much

Hello,

Unfortunately, you can't say anything here without pictures.

But, from my experience, such decorations were mostly created after 1945 to upgrade the bayonet for sale to a not knowing person.

It has become worthless for collectors.

Regards

[AndyB]

handle addition of any art are typical postwar period, on KS98 could be added by owner or more real by seller to higher the value