Mar 31, 2012 · Here is a quick reference on the codes used by the manufacturers of the S84/98 III field bayonet before and during WWII. S codes used on bayonets between years 1934 - 1937 S/155 - E.u.F. Hörster Waffenfabrik, Solingen S/172 - Carl Eickhorn Stahlwarenfabrik, Solingen S/173 – Alexander Coppel...

Feb 2, 2018 · BEHOERDEN & EXPORT S84/98 BAYONETS DURING THE THIRD REICH REV II w/PHOTOS P-5 SECTION II (cont.): GROUP III In this final group are bayonets produced primarily in 1943-44. Observation of the machining characteristics, components, and finish have lead to this conclusion. Thus far, although similar in appearance, examples made by three different firms are represented. Research has revealed who ...

Feb 23, 2013 · More late war bayonet frogs. These are standard pattern AC310 and a couple of AC311 with 1944 dates as well as one very rare 1945 date. Group pic clockwise from the lower left: AC310 with steel rivets and stud, maker marked KVZ and 1944 (Timmermann & Wollet, Heidelberg, 1944) AC310 with steel rivets and stud, maker marked H. Eger & Linde, Seligenthal/Th and 1944 (Eger & Linde Lederwarenfabrik ...

Feb 18, 2025 · I previously posted a general comment on how amazed I was about the amount of information to be found in this forum. I had been searching for info on unmarked S84/98 bayonets as my wife bought me one for my birthday. After all of my reading it turns out that apparently, the person she bought it...

Jun 1, 2018 · Hello,S84/98 bayonet, K98 bayonets didnt exist in german nomenclature, K98k was a carbine. The serial on crossguard is typical for postwar yugoslavian refurbishment, should be serialed on frog hook of scabbard, the locking nut was replaced, possible reblued, even the blade looks like good blueing, WaA938 is on pommel, partly unvisible.41 fnj scabbard looks like painted black, which is not ...

Jun 11, 2014 · I just picked up a matching 44asw bayonet & scabbard, serial 4778z. It came with an almost Black (probably originally brown) Frog with 4 Brass rivets & cutout for strap (but strap is missing). I could barely make out the 1935, but after cleaning & treating I'm pretty sure this is …

Mar 10, 2025 · Your bayonet is not a Behoerden or export S84/98 III bayonet. Those bayonet were produce for export to other countries, commercial use and for Third Reich organizations such as the Postschutz, Reichsbahn, factory guards and other paramilitary organizations outside of the military, that had use for an S84/98 III bayonet.

Mar 29, 2025 · This forum is dedicated to the research and posting of bayonets and accessories for weapons of all eras covered by this site.

Sep 14, 2018 · Just picked this up. Only markings are the maker and the number 6 on the opposite side. Scabbard has no markings. Has it been determined who these bayonets were intended for? Export, non-military internal sales?

Jul 12, 2018 · S84/98 bayonet made by C.Eickhorn in 1941 under code cof, as You already known, the grips are replacements as normally should be there a brown/black bakelite for this period, the grips are home made as there is missing cleaning hole, same as germans didnt use a beech wood or similar as here. Mainly nutwood. The screws are wrongly mounted in opposite direction, The blade is probably sharpened ...