What kind of scabbard does a 37 bayonet have?
Shortened blued scabbard with black frog marked ’37’. This bayonet was fashioned in this manner by modifying some m28/30 and m28/30/35 bayonets by shortening the blade and modifying the tip to be of a similar shape and length to the Sk.Y contracted m/39 bayonets.
When did the Germans stop using the sawback bayonet?
The German army discontinued use of the sawback bayonet in 1917 after protests that the serrated blade caused unnecessarily severe wounds when used as a fixed bayonet. The trowel or spade bayonet was another multipurpose design, intended for use both as an offensive weapon as well as a digging tool for excavating entrenchments.
Where can I find rare German bayonets for sale?
This page focuses on world (non-German) rare and unusual bayonets and other edged weapons for sale or trade that are in above average condition for the advanced collector. Go to the German bayonets for sale section on the home page for bayonets used by Germany. These items have been described to the best of my ability.
What kind of blade does a German sword have?
The blade is near excellent with virtually no signs of darkness. There is no scabbard with this sword. This is an early mid-19th century German Imperial court sword with an unadorned plain blade and gilded brass grip with globe pommel, eagle and lion claw quillons and railroad eisenbahn winged drive wheel cast clamshell guard.
What kind of sword was used in World War 2?
GERMAN WW2 Police Sword – C45207 Officer Sword- Pommel, guard, ferrule, scabbard, and grip insignia fittings are made of a polished steel. The grip is black ribbed with metal wire wrapped into it. The scabbard is made of steel and is painted black.
How big is the hilt of a German sword?
This Imperial German sword has a 31 ‘ single edge having some dark spots. It has an Eagle over M insp mark also. The hilt has a double folding guard. The hilt is brass with naval motifs. The pommel is a lions head, and the grip ihas brass wire bound wire…
What kind of steel is a scabbard made of?
The scabbard is made of steel and is painted black. The blade is a polished carbon steel., 32 inch double fullered plated blade, W.K.C. manufacture, marked with the companies logo on the right side of the ricasso. Infantry officers issue, brass folding guard.
