denny gaither
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Ryan has been posting some very interesting examples of foreign bayonets as modified by the Germans. Here’s my small contribution…
This is a German modified Norwegian model 1894 for the Krag-Jorgensen rifle. Interestingly the blade, crossguard and pommel are forged from a single piece of steel bar stock. Originally having a long blade, the Germans shortened it to 21 cm. and shortened the scabbard by cutting off the tip and reshaping it. The bayonets were left with their original bright finish while the scabbards were blued. Many but not all, were stamped with a WaA84 on the cross guard. This seems to be a rather hard to locate piece for collectors; in this country at least.
I don't have a long bladed original Norwegian one to post for comparison. Anyone else have an example? If so, please post it.
This is a German modified Norwegian model 1894 for the Krag-Jorgensen rifle. Interestingly the blade, crossguard and pommel are forged from a single piece of steel bar stock. Originally having a long blade, the Germans shortened it to 21 cm. and shortened the scabbard by cutting off the tip and reshaping it. The bayonets were left with their original bright finish while the scabbards were blued. Many but not all, were stamped with a WaA84 on the cross guard. This seems to be a rather hard to locate piece for collectors; in this country at least.
I don't have a long bladed original Norwegian one to post for comparison. Anyone else have an example? If so, please post it.
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