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Bayonet, probably WW1

 

 

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Weapons & armor > weapons > bayonet
Finder: 
SvenOWL
Find ID: 
VT-6I3MM79M
Published: 
3.4.2026
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Description: 
What age or era can this bayonet be estimated to be from? The grip was likely originally made of wood, but has worn away over time. The weight of 240 g refers to its current condition without the wooden grip.
Material: 
Iron
Wood
Weight: 
240,0 g
Length: 
280,0 mm
Width: 
65,0 mm
Height: 
25,0 mm
Condition: 
Mostly preserved
Detector find: 
Yes
Country: 
Germany
County: 
Minden-Lübbecke
Front / Uncleaned

 

Rear / Uncleaned

 

Uncleaned

 

Reference image: © Größenvergleich

 

Cleaned with water & brush

 

Cleaned with water & brush

 

Cleaned with water & brush

 

 

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Jan   3.4.2026
Amazing find, congratulations!
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SondelSuechtig   4.4.2026
Yes, it's a bayonet. It looks like it was also used as a civilian knife. The blade has been shortened and has seen a lot of use, as the edge looks very worn.
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SvenOWL   4.4.2026
I've uploaded more photos showing it cleaned, along with additional information. Based on my research, I'd guess it's from World War I, but I could be wrong.
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SondelSuechtig   4.4.2026
Unfortunately, I can't provide any information regarding its age or nationality. Perhaps you could post it in a militaria group on Facebook or Reddit. A great find in any case! :)
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Sondelreise   5.4.2026
This is an AK Russian 47 military bayonet knife, which would then have a total length of 34.5 cm with the scabbard.

 

 

 

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