UBB.threads Forums Edged Weapons The BCN Bayonet Forum Question about Police bayonets ?

Hello

I noticed we can find a slotted press stud screw on a few stag horn police bayonets.
I think it is easier to remove the screw but are there some other specific reasons for these slotted screws ?
Thanks
Starbust

Starbust, as you said, I believe it's simply a matter of efficiency in removing the press stud. By adding a slot to the press stud, one can now remove it with the same tool that removes the grip screws, a slotted spanner screwdriver. Otherwise it would require the use of pliers to remove the press stud, which also causes significant marring to the metal.

Slotted press studs became SOP (Standing operating procedure) in Germany just after WWI. One of the many Weimar modifications to WWI bayonets (specifically 98/05s and 84/98s) was the addition of the slotted press stud. They also added screwdriver slots to the round head of the bolt to assist in removal.

I hope this helps answer your question.

Thanks Seitengewehr98

I tought about the same. I asked this question because we can find just a few Police bayonets with this slotted screw.

best regards
Starbust