Help/opinions on my two Bayo's Please!

[Debra James]

Hi Guys and Gals,

I am looking at selling these two bayo's from my collection, I have no idea about the 1st one, the k98 bayo I have some info about. I will let the pictures do the talking as edged weapons are not my forte!!

Any help on prices would be great.

Thank you.

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[Debra James]

K98 It has matching numbers, and the frog is unit marked.

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[Debra James]

It's stamped 41 on the side

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[Debra James]

If I need to post more pics, let me know. Any help would be great!

Thanks again for taking the time to read this thread.

[spnner]

Im so inpressed that females collect as well.
Good on you and keep it up

[Richie B]

Debra

i = the manufacturers code for Elite Diamant.

This code was only used in 1941 - after that I don't think they made anymore bayonets.

5065b is the individual serial number of the bayonet - it (and the manufacturers mark/date) should be the same on the scabbard.

The marking on the frog is from the Reichswehr - Weimar Republic.

The / is the key thing for this period - although there are a few Imperial period unit marks which use it.

It represents the 1st Company of the 17th Infantry (Jager) Regiment.

The other bayonet is Spanish - I can see FN Toledo on the blade. Probably for a Mauser.

Value - not sure on the Spanish one - not a great deal I guess.

The German one will depend on the scabbard matching - if so, in excess of £100, possibly more.

Hope this helps a little.

Regards

Richie

[Debra James]

spanish, fantastic, I have always been puzzled with that one!! The K98 does have a matching serial on the scabbard. Thanks mate, thats a great help!!

[spnner]

This link is really good
http://k98.free.fr/

[AndyB]

Richie is right, the first is probably spanish M1893 bayonet, made in Spain.best regards,Andy