Hello All , ive had this bayonet for some time . I am not well versed on ww1 bayonets . If anyone can provide information about it i would really appreciate it .
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John,
You have an S98/05 aA bayonet for the Mauser rifle. It should have a date of manufacture on the back spine of the blade as well as a state marking such as a crowned W for Prussia. The markings on the crossguard indicate it was issued to an artillery Battery.
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Thank you , here are the marks on spine of the blade .Comment
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You also have a rare leather scabbard, War time switched to all steel. Great one to own.Comment
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Yes, your bayonet was made in 1908 for the Prussian Army. As William said, it is an un-molested "old model" bayonet that was later changed to the "new model" that had a steel scabbard, lower "ears" on the guard, and other minor changes such as adding a flashguard. Yours has escaped these later modifications and is in its original configuration.Comment
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Thank very much guys , the information is appreciated and valued ....
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Nice early Erfurt! i love em!!Comment
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If you peak behind the frog at the back side of scabbard near the top, there's a chance it has a mark the matches the mark on the crossguard.Comment
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Nothing there but it is marked here on top of scabbard hardware .
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