#21005
04/09/2009 12:59 AM
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Got this recently first one I have ever seen in person.
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#21006
04/09/2009 01:01 AM
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Thought you Bayonuts would enjoy!! Geoff
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#21007
04/09/2009 02:18 AM
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I always thought these were interesting. Thanks for the posting. Rather ergonomic.
Cheers, Pauli
In Memory of Joe Mann
Medal of Honor Recipient
July 8, 1922 �
September 19, 1944
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#21008
04/09/2009 05:15 AM
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Hello Mann
I never realized it before you mentioned it but these pieces are "Ergonomic"Does anyone know if these were actually issue items or replacements?
Thanks Geoff.
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#21009
04/09/2009 07:09 PM
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quote: Originally posted by Geoff Ward:
Hello Mann
I never realized it before you mentioned it but these pieces are "Ergonomic"Does anyone know if these were actually issue items or replacements?
Thanks Geoff.
Geoff Tony Carter in his definitive book on Ersatz Bayonets states that these and other combination trench knive/bayonets "were purchased by the War Ministries, marked with acceptance stamps and officially issued in small numbers to the officers and men of assault troops. Contemporary photographs also show them being worn as sidearms by some machine gunners armed with P 08 Parabellums". The book also cites examples with unit markings which must indicate official issue. Hope this helps a little. Regards Richie
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#21010
04/09/2009 09:22 PM
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nice original example of a scarce bayonet.well done
Sean
Regards Sean
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#21011
04/09/2009 09:34 PM
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this is a common, called "DEMAG Grabendolch" (DEMAG = Deutsche Maschinenbau AG D�sseldorf),trench-kife bayonet.
not realy rare in this condition. large numbers were issued by the german army in the WW1 or were buyed privatly.
it is a combination with a trench knife and a all steel ersatzbeyonet.
Only to fitt the G98 rifle or carabin.
it was bild in 3 versions...
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#21012
04/09/2009 09:48 PM
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Thank you all for the information Geoff
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