Bayonets

French Model 1886 Lebel bayonet with cruciform "epee" blade. WW One, brass handle without quillon. Complete with scabbard in good condition, minor dent and some surface corrosion typical of this bayonet in original condition. Not numbered. This bayonet fit the French Model 1886 Lebel Infantry rifle and was used by the French in WWI and affectionately called "Rosalie" by the French troops after a popular (but bloodthirsty) song of the day by Theodore Botrell.

French Model 1886 Lebel bayonet with cruciform "epee" blade. WW One, brass handle without quillon. Complete with scabbard in good condition, no dents but a slight bend. Not numbered. This bayonet fit the French Model 1886 Lebel Infantry rifle and was used by the French in WWI and affectionately called "Rosalie" by the French troops after a popular (but bloodthirsty) song of the day by Theodore Botrell.

French Model 1886 Lebel bayonet with cruciform "epee" blade. WW One, brass handle without quillon circa 1916 production. Complete with scabbard in good condition, no dents. Not numbered. This bayonet fit the French Model 1886 Lebel Infantry rifle and was used by the French in WWI and affectionately called "Rosalie" by the French troops after a popular (but bloodthirsty) song of the day by Theodore Botrell.

French Model 1886 Lebel bayonet with cruciform "epee" blade. WW One, brass handle without quillon. Complete with scabbard in good condition. This bayonet fit the French Model 1886 Lebel Infantry rifle and was used by the French in WWI and affectionately called "Rosalie" by the French troops after a popular (but bloodthirsty) song of the day by Theodore Botrell. Overall showing significant pitting and corrosion on the exposed parts - muzzle ring, scabbard, but the blade is remarkably clean. Catch does not work. This bayonet has undoubtedly seen use and is properly called a battlefield pickup.

A Great War (WWI) pattern machete used by French colonial troops from Senegal. This specimen is marked with the maker name only, which indicates post WWI or even early WWII production. Very robust tool and fearsome weapon. Comes in a Canadian leather scabbard made by Robco Ltd of Montreal and dated 1942.

Original VG condition German WWI butcher bayonet. Clearly marked maker and 1917 dated. Manufactured by Alex Coppel, Solingen. Blade in GOOD condition, sharpened. Scabbard shows much original blue remaining with some surface rust and some dents as shown in photos.

German WW1 butcher blade bayonet in good condition nicely marked on ricasso, pommel and back of blade. Bavarian marked on spine with the cypher of Ludwig and 1915 dated. Blade in VG condition, sharpened. All steel scabbard in GOOD condition.

Original VG condition German WWI butcher bayonet. Nicely marked. Manufactured by F. Herder, Solingen. Blade in VG condition. Scabbard shows some original blue remaining with some surface rust, no dents.

German WW1 butcher blade bayonet in very good condition, nicely marked on ricasso, pommel and back of blade. Uncommon maker. Blade in VG condition. No scabbard.

Original German WWI butcher bayonet with steel scabbard. This specimen has been severely cleaned at some point with scratches showing in photos but markings have not been removed. Uncommon maker, Stahlblume, nicely marked and dated 1916. Scabbard is painted black and has 2 large dents visible in photos, missing screw at throat. Good entry level collector bayonet.

Original VG condition German WWI butcher bayonet with maker marked scabbard. 1917 dated, nicely marked. Manufactured by Mauser with matching maker name on scabbard. Blade in GOOD condition. Scabbard shows much original blue remaining with some surface rust, no dents.

This is the a/A (alter Art) older model with evidence of the high ears remaining on the muzzle ring. Unfortunately the condition is barely GOOD with some markings still legible but overall pitting including scabbard, which is at least present and in the same condition. Blade sharpened.

Very nice original condition S/172.G marked blade by Carl Eickhorn. Blade is VG+ condition blue with two minor areas of staining. Scabbard is also VG condition, mismatched number and manufactured by Alex Coppel same era as the bayonet.

Original condition FAIR only with overall wear, tear and corrosion visible. Ricasso marked 43 ffc being made by Herder and Son 1943. Scabbard in similar fair condition with one dent as shown in photos. Marked cos43. Interesting period bayonet with considerable patina of use.

Maker code fnj is for Alexander Coppel Gmbh and year of manufacture is 1942. Original used condition. Blade is very good. Waffenamt marking on top of grip. Scabbard is not matching and maker marked S/244 (Mundlos) with one significant dent as shown in photo.

Original German 98k bayonet showing poor workmanship which became a hallmark of German manufacturing in late 1943. Smooth wood grip panels and grind marks clearly visible on blade. Used, very good original condition. No scabbard.

Original condition 1940 manufacture. Blade finish is very good. Tip of blade has hit something or been dropped as it is blunted. Steel scabbard has external corrosion visible. Otherwise overall is very good, original.

Original, marked J. Sch (Jetter und Scheerer) and dated 1938. Scabbard is asw 41, in very good condition but not matching the bayonet. Blade is very good. Minor tapping marks on the pommel. Crossguard and ricasso show signs of a combination of minor corrosion and powder buildup indicative of firing the rifle with the bayonet attached.

Uncommon maker J.Sch. marked for Jetter & Scheerer, Tuttingen, dated 1940 on spine of blade. Low serial number. Clear Eagle over 655 waffenamt stamps on pommel. Matching marking on scabbard both serial number and maker. Bakelite grips are in very good condition. Pommel area on one side has several tapping marks as if used as a hammer to hang signs.