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Many such bayonets had their teeth ground down in response to negative Allied propaganda. [2] Some WW1 German bayonets had markings on the spine, on top a crown with a "W" under it and under that the last 2 digits of the year it was made in. [3] It is balanced right in front of the guard. This paraghragh was created by Matthew Polkosnik.
The first pattern of S84/98 or M1884/98 bayonet was the 1871/1884 bayonet adapted so it could be used on the Gewehr 98. [3] This was replaced in service by the 1898/05 bayonet. However during World War I the S84/98 began to be produced again under the designation S84/98 II. [ 3 ]
The Karabiner 98 kurz (German: [kaʁaˈbiːnɐ ˌʔaxtʔʊntˈnɔʏntsɪç ˈkʊɐ̯ts]; ' carbine 98 short '), often abbreviated Karabiner 98k, Kar98k or K98k and also sometimes incorrectly referred to as a K98 (a K98 is a Polish carbine and copy of the Kar98a), is a bolt-action rifle chambered for the 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge.
German Seitengewehr 98/05 bayonet used during World War I. The Gewehr 98 was designed to be used with a bayonet. [14] For this the rifle had a H-style top barrel-band with a 4.5 cm (1.8 in) long bayonet lug. The long bearing surface on the Gewehr 98 bayonet lug eliminated the addition of a muzzle ring.
The symbols on the lower arc of the stamp indicates the caliber (7.7mm, 5.56mm or 7.62mm) and R# or R#M# indicate the model (R) and mark (M) of the cartridge, like the Commonwealth L#A# stamp (e.g., R1M1 is the first model and second Mark of a cartridge). Later, the 2-digit year is in the 12 o'clock position and a digit in the 6 o'clock ...
Adaptation of Hungarian 35M rifle to fire 7.92×57mm Mauser ammunition and to mount German bayonets. 138,400 produced from 1941 to 1944. [20] Karabiner 98a: Mauser-Werke various others 7.92×57mm Mauser: Wehrmacht: Karabiner 98b: Mauser-Werke various others 7.92×57mm Mauser: Wehrmacht: Karabiner 98k: Mauser-Werke various others 7.92×57mm ...
Of all the early operators of military aircraft, Germany was unusual in not using circular roundels. After evaluating several possible markings, including a black, red, and white checkerboard, a similarly coloured roundel, and black stripes, it chose a black 'iron cross' on a square white field, as it was already in use on various flags, and reflected Germany's heritage as the Holy Roman Empire.
British smoke grenade with various markings, including "Grenade Hand Smoke Screening Training L83A1" designation. The L number ("L" standing for Land Service) [1] or weapon identity number [2] system is a numerical designation system used for the type classification of British Army weapons and related stores. The L number in isolation is not a ...