Need expert on Military bayonets/knives

[Tdavis2229]

I have had these for 40 years given to me she I was 16. Given to my Dad by his brother who did some tours international. Would like to know what I have. I dont really want to sell but would trade if they have value instead of keeping them in.a carpet bag in closet.

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[SkeetAt40Below]

The bayonet looks like one of these.. German M98/05 Butcher Saw Back Bayonet with Scabbard for Gewehr 98 and Karabiner 98k

 

[UnionMillsNW]

Agreed with @SkeetAt40Below that the bayonet looks to be WWI timeframe German. Are there any marks on the bowie knife or sheath?

 

[Tdavis2229]

Agreed with @SkeetAt40Below that the bayonet looks to be WWI timeframe German. Are there any marks on the bowie knife or sheath?

The bowls somewhere says Pakistan. I can't see it now. No marking on sale sheath

 

[Tdavis2229]

The bayonet looks like one of these.. German M98/05 Butcher Saw Back Bayonet with Scabbard for Gewehr 98 and Karabiner 98k

I see these on e Bay average around $350 but doesn't mean mucb

 

[Tdavis2229]

The bowls somewhere says Pakistan. I can't see it now. No marking on sale sheath

Stupid auto correct messes up every sentence.

 

[Tdavis2229]

Stupid auto correct messes up every sentence.

Bowie says Pakistan somewhere. Not not visible now. No markings on tack sheath

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I agree that the bayonet is for a 98 Mauser rifle and is the M98/05 variation.
The saw teeth on the spine of the blade were used for cutting wood and branches in the making of field fighting positions.

The "Bowie" looks like a copy of the Western Bowie Knife....these have been popular since the 1940's on to today....
Andy

 

[SkeetAt40Below]

The bowls somewhere says Pakistan. I can't see it now. No marking on sale sheath

Makes sense- They (the Pakistanis) have been exporting "fake" Bowie knives since at least the 70's. The carpet bag hasn't been kind to your blades. (example Large Fixed Blade Pakistan Bowie Knife W/ Nice Wood Handle & Large Crossguard • $32.95)

 

[Tdavis2229]

No sheath with this one

 

[Andy54Hawken]

The bayonet in post #10 is for the 1917 "Enfied" rifle US issue , also the various US "Trench Guns" of WWI and WWII used them as well....
Andy

 

[Tdavis2229]

This one has metal scabbard

 

[Tdavis2229]

I think.airforse folding jungle machette?

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Bayonet in post #12 is for a Japanese type 99 rifle ( late war variant )....
Andy

 

[Tdavis2229]

Herman dress scabbard i think. No knife

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Post #13 is a Collins made US issue knife....issued to air crew and sometimes boat / life raft as a survival knife.
Andy

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Post #15 is for a Mauser 98 "dress bayonet"
Andy

 

[Tdavis2229]

Picked up during his.tour. wood handle. Hand crafted bronze?
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[Tdavis2229]

Picked up on tour. Someone stole the knife

 

[SkeetAt40Below]

I'm gonna say by "his brother did tours international" actually means "cleared out the bargain table at a gun show circa 1986"