" The serial numbers of these bayonets are: 1236 & 1237. The bayonets were never issued. We now have bayonets and scabbards that have the manufacturers codes as well as the serial numbers and dates removed. Blades look to be unpolished but heavy coating of phospate looks beautiful. On the tang of the 1237 SS bayonet, the old serial number of 9718 remains. On the tang of the 1236 SS bayonet, you find the old serial number 5738 and a large H and 6. The WAs have been scrubbed from the pommel. Inside of the new grips is a new geometry style, full frontal TK; serial # and 45 date. Yes, the bayonet is SS Property Marked. The 45 dated bayonets do have new wooden grips. There is not a scratch on them. The inside of the grips provide great documentation for the SS bayonet."
It would be great to see the other numbers on tang when possible, same as it would be nice to see the removed cof marking or the WaA removed? The 9718 and 5738 are not old serials but assembly numbers for me, the system of the marking is typical for normal Eickhorn production. The grips are not new for me.
Last edited by AndyB; 12/15/2010 07:43 PM.
