1944 Fnj Bayonet

[Ryan G.]

Hello everyone I am a new collector and new to the forum. I began my interest with K98 combat bayonets and a 1944 Fnj was my first purchase. I just wanted to share the pictures with everyone and see the thought of an experienced collector. What would you guys value it at?
I think there are some runner marks on the blade…..however, I wasn’t sure used K98.free.fr/ as one of my main models. The Frog came with and appeared to me as original to the piece however, I am not sure.

http://gmilitarycollection.webs.com

And yes I only have one item! The pics are under the pic tab on the top right hand corner.

ANY FEEDBACK would be Appreciated

[waffenzujar]

Seems good, but I'm not expert and maybe I wrong. Here there are great teachers in this subject, but I also go to the http://k98.free.fr/ website, and talk with Arnaud, the always very well me advice on these weapons.

[AndyB]

Looks like good one.Matching and origin blueing.

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[SG8498.13]

good

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Very nice bayonet, nothing wrong, it is a good start.

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[AndyB]

Nice bayonet, only minor thing is someone proofed it sharpen.

[waffenzujar]

I know there bayonets of this year (1944) with rivets, instead of using screws. it was that?

[Ryan G.]

riveted

I know there bayonets of this year (1944) with rivets, instead of using screws. it was that?

I know that in 1944 asw had riveted along with sgx (sgx in late 44 and 45) and clv. I believe that it was secondary cost/parts along with production issues that were inflicted on Germany taking a “pounding” in 44 and obviously 45. However, I could be totally wrong I will look into it!

Regards,
Graczyk.R

[Sleepwalker]

fnj used rivets late in 1944 in the o and p block too. This is correct.


Regards

[waffenzujar]

thanks for the info on the rivets, best regards, alex