Mightymo

WuK 27-30 is correct, maybe a stray is possible but it hasn't been seen; generally WuK is 27-30 (all known 29 are RM (navy- which adds...

In addition to bayonets I’m curious about slings. My G.98m has a swivel sling mount on the stock so it would appear as though I wouldn’t...

WuK = Weyersberg und Kirschbaum. They made bayos for the Wiemar military starting in 1927 through 1930. I think (not sure though -...

Sorry, I’m still ignorant to most of these abbreviations. Are you saying that this rifle is marked to Jager, pioneer and then in late...

WuK started in 1927 but unit marked to Jager, pioneer and late 27 RM; 98/05 is probably most appropriate in this G98M situation, but I...

Way ahead of you, the bayonet will remain unmolested and I’ll find a bayonet that was blued in its service life.

Don't do anything to the finish on that bayonet, just buy another one.

Interwar bayonets paired with 98M were typically 98/05s that had a blued blade. That's what I would go for, as they are somewhat easy to...

Thank you though! That is very helpful information

Once again I am running into issues uploading photos

I think this is a 98/05, though I could be wrong. It would appear I have the right bayonet with the wrong finish. I will have to correct...

I may have one more reason to post in this thread. What type of bayonet would have accompanied the average G.98M that didn’t go to live...

Just to add to this: There are a ton of very high end collectors in this forum who have better pieces. Pieces that have more...

I second this, also seems that the AI for curse words on here got ya 😂 that gave me a good chuckle.

Good analysis given, hard to make up a reason to post further.... but a small elaboration to further Chris's post 15; the addition of...