Bayonets – Military Sidearms from Around the World
This category features a broad selection of historical bayonets:
German models from 1871–1945, international bayonets, export types, colonial variants and
rare collector’s pieces.
Bayonets served as combat sidearms, utility tools and ceremonial weapons across
many military eras.
History of the Bayonet
From long 19th-century sword bayonets to the iconic K98k bayonets of WWII,
sidearms evolved from pure thrusting weapons into multi-purpose field tools used by soldiers
worldwide.
German Bayonets
SG 1871 / 71-84 – long early models
S98 & S98/05 – Imperial German designs
K98k bayonets (1934–1945)
Export models – Chile, Brazil, Turkey and others
Police and special variants
International Bayonets
France (Gras, Lebel)
UK (SMLE, No.4)
USA (M1905, M1 Garand)
Russia (Mosin-Nagant)
Japan (Arisaka)
Colonial & export types
Collector’s Notes
Correct markings: Solingen, Wilkinson, Remington, Steyr, MAS etc.