Originally Posted By: Fred Prinz - FP
Originally Posted By: richkuch43@aol.com
FP,

I am looking at the SS VZ-24 Bayonet ;Accountability #174; dated 1939 with Phospate finish on the blade. Internal tang looks bright but the external edges are blued?
Czech marking on blade ricasso CSZ over T


Richard Kuchta


Richard,

The "bluing" at the edges might just be age - but without seeing it that is just a guess. I am also going to guess that if you did not see it on the blade, the tang/spine will (or should) be marked with a date and some other things. And if this is the bayonet with a cut down muzzle ring. Aside from that, what if anything sets it apart from and makes it an SS Vz. 24 as compared with your other 1939 dated bayonets. ie: are the markings the same, or are they different in any way?

Best Regards, FP



FP,

I brought the bayonet to work to get a few pictures. The following are answers to your question:

1. SS Property marked with Runes over Death Head. Not the most common property mark found on a VZ-24.

2. Accountability # on the ricasso and below the lip of the scabbard.

3. No markings at all on the tang.

4. Looking at the Tang/Pommel Area it could be possibly patinaed out.

5. Grips are accountability numbered and dated.

Richard K