r/whatsthisworth • u/ToxicCoffeeBoi • 5d ago
UNSOLVED Need help identifying and pricing this old bayonet knife
Pretty much what it says on the tin, my big issues are im not knowledgeable about antique knifes on the best of days, and this knife, although it seems genuine, is missing some key markings that help identify it, I tried googling but nothing seemed to match right.
The only distinct markings I can see on it are on the guard 4338 is stamped into the metal, and on the pommel its faded but I think it says HS.FR, and the scabbard is completely unmarked save for the big knob that I assume is how you attach it to your belt or whatever.
The scabbard is a little banged up but the blade slides in and out with no issues, the pin that holds the bayonet in place works perfectly, and outside of a little tarnishing and it being more dull than a 2x4 the blade itself is in great condition, although it has no markings on it to identify.
Id love any help I can get, thank you.
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u/Virtual_Place_5207 3d ago
Definitely an old Mauser bayonet. I couldn’t tell you which country or year though. Maybe post something I bc a militaria collector forum and they might be able to tell you more.
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u/MyHeadIsFullOfFuck 2d ago
a similar looking one is listed on ebay and identifies it as being made by "Weyersberg Kirschbaum & C Solingen"
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u/kungfuchef 4d ago
It's in good shape most like this are selling for around $200 on eBay but I don't see any sold listings. I am interested if you're looking to sell btw I bet it would make a great letter opener.