43/44 asw "s" block

BerlinerLuebecker · Sep 18, 2012

Kind of a neat patina on this one. Had the annoying crayon on it when I got it. What's the easiest way to remove that stuff? Inclined to leave it if there's any chance in harming the finish in trying to get it back out.

Turbo Archie · Sep 19, 2012

Steam cleaner will blow it out..

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denny gaither · Sep 19, 2012

Turbo Archie said:
Steam cleaner will blow it out..
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Or you might try using a rag dipped in gasoline. Just don't do it in the house.

Nice bayonet! Interesting that these are seen in only the Q thru V serial blocks. Thought to be 1943 reject bayonets that were later mated with 1944 scabbards and then numbered to match.
Here's one in the "u" block. Not sure why, but most of these that I've seen show little use and are in pretty good condition...

RyanE · Sep 19, 2012

I agree, Denny. Probably rejected '43 production blades being used up very late in '44, though I thought they showed up ealier than the Q block. I want to say I've seen O and P blocks, but I could be wrong...

Since the codes are "mismatched", you can sometimes snag these cheap on ebay when they show up. I missed a mint condition example that sold for a measly $175. :facepalm:

militarytorch · Sep 19, 2012

I used a toothbrush and gun oil and it worked great to remove the chalk.

denny gaither · Sep 19, 2012

RyanE said:
I agree, Denny. Probably rejected '43 production blades being used up very late in '44, though I thought they showed up ealier than the Q block. I want to say I've seen O and P blocks, but I could be wrong...

Since the codes are "mismatched", you can sometimes snag these cheap on ebay when they show up. I missed a mint condition example that sold for a measly $175.

You could certainly be right Ryan. I haven't personally seen or heard of anything earlier than Q block, but anytime I make a positive statement in this nutso collecting, something comes along with a different slant. Thanks for sharing...

Peter S · Sep 20, 2012

Here's mine from the "t" block.

denny gaither · Oct 8, 2012

OK, so now we've seen 43/44 asw's in the "s", "t" & "u" serial blocks...
Anyone have one in another block? If you don't have pics, that's OK; report it anyway.
Thanks

AndyB · Oct 8, 2012

The bayonets are of middle 1944 production, there is believed the stamp 44asw was broken and prior send a new stamp die the older was used. So the WaA519 single proof speaks for it. As majority of them were found in matching and depot condition, i believe it must be some depot find of US army, the majority of samples are in USA.

denny gaither · Oct 8, 2012

Thanks Andy....

Still looking for others in serial blocks other than "s", "t" or "u". Anyone?

RyanE · Oct 8, 2012

p,q,v, and w blocks from k98.free.fr

denny gaither · Oct 9, 2012

Thanks Ryan! It didn't occur to me to check Arnaud's site...

AndyB · Oct 9, 2012

Here a missmatched in r range, but single WaA519 on pommel. Used the blueing was gone, bringback of USA too.

Slash · Feb 16, 2013

denny gaither said:
Thanks Andy....

Still looking for others in serial blocks other than "s", "t" or "u". Anyone?

Denny et al,

The enigmatic 43/44 asw are observed in the o through w production blocks. Examples with can scabbards (some ground, some not; all overstamped) which are serial numbered, maker marked, and proofed by E.u.F Hörster are found sporadically in the s, t, u, and v blocks. Hope this helps ......

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