Deges Posted 20 November , 2023 Share Posted 20 November , 2023 I've picked up this bayonet the other day. In my knowing it's an EB111 according to Carter. I have my thoughts on the spring, it seems replaced at one point. Could this be a period old replacement? Could anyone conform this is an legit EB111 ersatz bayonet? If needed I can gave additional pictures. Any info is welcome and much appriciated. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBsk Posted 20 November , 2023 Share Posted 20 November , 2023 EB111 is a collector designation made by Carter, in reality this is most probably a german conversion of spare M1866 bayonets for various german rifles, in this case with a S1871 crossguard, aptiertes M1866 Bajonett fuer Gew71 or Gew1888, similar conversion were done post 1875 for various units, mainly for Landwehr and Landsturm. Date this piece as WW1 period is probably a lower possibility, but it still could be used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deges Posted 20 November , 2023 Author Share Posted 20 November , 2023 Aha! From what I've read that these captured unmodified Chassepots were at first only used as a side arm (and usually by Landwehr and Landsturm units) So this alternation (seeing replacing crossguard and handle) were also done pre 1915? What are your thoughts on the spring? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBsk Posted 20 November , 2023 Share Posted 20 November , 2023 What is for inscription on spine of blade? the spring rivet could be a replacement, anyway i dont known about period or later. Alteration of similar way with crossguard S1871 were done in 80/90ies of 19.century, certainly not in 1915. Similar blade would be too long for use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deges Posted 20 November , 2023 Author Share Posted 20 November , 2023 Hi, there is nothing on the spine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBsk Posted 20 November , 2023 Share Posted 20 November , 2023 (edited) then it was mashined out by germans by refurbishment. You should compare the width of blade with normal Chassepot M1866. Edited 20 November , 2023 by AndyBsk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuluwar2006 Posted 10 December , 2023 Share Posted 10 December , 2023 Excellent ersatz bayonet!!! And rare and priceless now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1871 Posted 11 December , 2023 Share Posted 11 December , 2023 Hey Demitrios, you should show yours with newer, clearer photos for Member Deges to compare to. I think both of yours are better than mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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