Gildwiller1918 Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Newly acquired M1898 n/A (neuer Art) or new model. This version has the more common two-piece wood handle, unlike the previous model with its one-piece grip. The bayonet is made by Simson & Co. in Suhl. No other visible markings other than a serial number on the cross piece. This bayonet was the first made the G98 rifle and is sometimes called the quill back model. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Is there a date or mark at the back of the blade? Accceptance mark, date and armourers mark Regimental markings can be found on most bayonets till 1914 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 No markings. It has a rounded top on the blade. I have seen other models like this with no stamps. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 Well, did some further research, and this is a Peruvian export model M1909, the crest is barely visible on the pommel, I overlooked it earlier and its almost gone. These were identical to the bayonets issued to German units/states but with limited stampings. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Hardly understandable that Germany exported such modern bayonets, as there was later an accute shortage of bayonets after the war broke out in 1914, hence the use of Ersatzbajonette. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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