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The term bayonette itself dates back to the second half of the 16th century. Pierre Borel wrote in 1655 that a kind of long-knife called a bayonette was made in Bayonne but does not give any further description so it is not known if it was meant to be attached to a firearm. |
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"Stahlhelm" translates to "steel helmet", however the distinctive German helmet design is commonly referred to as a Stahlhelm. |
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Mauser was founded as Königliche Waffen Schmieden on 31 July 1811 by Frederick I |
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The Mauser Model 98 was widely adopted and copied, and is the foundation of many of today's sporting bolt action rifles. |
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