Fritz Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Seitengewehr M.1898 lang, 1st and 2nd type. The first type had a wooden grip piece in one part. The second model had two separate grip halfs: The second type in this example has a scabbard tip which has been eaten away by corrosion along the top edge. The first type was produced till 1902, but breakages to the wooden grip occured. The new model was more practical. However, it had disadvantages in field service due to breakages of the long blade, production ceased by mid September 1914, and it was replaced by other types. The weapon was then withdrawn from service and either landed in depots or was issued to rear area units. On this second example the wooden grips have considerably darkened due to bad storage, corrosion staining the wood. ---------------------- Interesting scabbard markings, the bayonet itself lacks these interesting markings Makers Mark W.K.&Cie. Could be 10. Jäger or Jnfanterie Ersatz Btl., 2.Komp., weapon no.181 The knight's helmet logo to the other side Control stamp of Revisions-Commission under a crown. Some slight damage and darkening of woodwork, someone has carved their initials to both sides J.M., probably an English or American soldier. The scabbard tip after restoration. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 some improved detail pictures added. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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