German Seitengewehr Model 42 Bayonet

By Crusader1307

The German Seitengewehr Model 42 Bayonet, was produced in 1942, for use by The German Army during World War II. It was seen as a viable replacement to the earlier World War I Gewehr Model 98 Rifle. Rather than being used strictly as a Bayonet, The Model 42 was used as a Multi-Tool and Fighting Knife. Over 10,000 Models were made for use. Rather than wood for Body Grips, high impact resin was used. The single edged blade was 12-inches long and had a small detachable pouch on the Scabbard. Inside this was small tools for rifle maintenance (if needed). As an additional innovation, the handle ''butt'' featured a device to aid with extracting jammed cartridges.