That's an early Type 30 (standard) Japanese bayonet with the hooked quillon bent toward the blade.
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That's an early Type 30 (standard) Japanese bayonet with the hooked quillon bent toward the blade.
After 9999z, if they got that far in a year, the next number would be 1aa.
I have seen K98k rifles modified for a bottom sling before but NEVER one like that. If it were mine, I would remove the rear swivel and fill in the nail holes - at least it was not inlet for a...
The Chilean M1895 is one of those made in long rifle, short rifle, and carbine versions. They are very similar except for barrel length and rear sights. The long rifle has a straight bolt handle...
The waffenamt change started in the 1939 u block. I have a u block K98k with both waffenamts.
Your serial number is 273cc. In 1940 Mauser Orberndorf made a 273, 273a, 273b, 273c (through 9999z), then 273aa, 273bb, and 273cc. They did the same in other years and other manufacturers did the...