Who made the first bayonet in Germany?

Who made the first bayonet in Germany?

Gebruder Simson became Simson & Co. in 1880. However, the bayonet was assembled by the Prussian Royal Arsenal at Erfurt. The blade is marked with the Royal Cypher of Kaiser Wilhelm I of Prussia, who reigned from 1861–1888. A note regarding German Royalty: The German Empire was a confederation of semi-independent states.

What happened to the German m1884/98 bayonet?

The M1884/98 was discontinued in favor of the M1898/05 bayonet (below). However, the Germans would return to the M1884/98 design in 1915, as a way to use their limited steel supply more efficiently. This example was made in 1888 by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co. of Solingen.

Where was the M1871 bayonet made?

The M1871 bayonet has an unusual brass grip with diagonal serrations on the right grip, while the left grip is smooth. The blade was manufactured by Gebruder Simson in Suhl. Gebruder Simson became Simson & Co. in 1880. However, the bayonet was assembled by the Prussian Royal Arsenal at Erfurt.

Where was the Kaiser’s bayonet made?

The blade was manufactured by Gebruder Simson in Suhl. Gebruder Simson became Simson & Co. in 1880. However, the bayonet was assembled by the Prussian Royal Arsenal at Erfurt. The blade is marked with the Royal Cypher of Kaiser Wilhelm I of Prussia, who reigned from 1861–1888.

What happened to the Reichswehr police bayonet?

German 98/05 V-Notch Sawback Removed Reichswehr Police Bayonet. Made by Haenel and dated 1916 for Prussia. Bayonet has been deactivated by cutting a V-notch in the end of the handle to prevent being able to attach to a rifle. This modification was to allow use of these bayonets by the Police as a sidearm.

What happened to the M1871/84 bayonet?

The M1871/84 rifle was superseded by the M1888 Commission Rifle shortly after entering service, limiting the M1871/84 bayonet’s use by the German Army. Although the M1871/84 bayonet mounts to the M1888 Commission Rifle, this combination was felt to have insufficient reach.