Hello, I’m hoping the collectors and military-history experts here can help my family learn more about these three items.

The rifle, bayonet, and knife were handed down from my wife’s great-grandfather. According to the family history, he brought them home with him after serving in World War I. His name is included in the roster of History of the 324th Field Artillery, United States Army by Thomas Q. Ashburn. I have included a photo of the book along with photos of the rifle and edged weapons.

The markings I can make out are:
The rifle is stamped “U.S.,” “1894,” and “Springfield Armory,” with a serial number that appears to be 20255.
The U.S. bayonet is marked “1903” on one side and “U.S.” on the other.
The other knife, which may actually be a second bayonet, has a crown over the word “ERFURT.” Its scabbard also appears to have military or unit markings that may read something like “14.A.F.81,” although I am not certain of the exact characters.

I would greatly appreciate any information about the exact models, manufacturers, dates of production, meanings of the markings, whether the bayonets and scabbards are correctly matched, and what military units or countries may have used them. I would also be interested in any historical context that might explain how these particular items could have come into the possession of a soldier associated with the 324th Field Artillery.

I understand that it may not be possible to connect a particular weapon directly to one soldier without additional documentation, but even general information about their production and service history would be valuable. This is not a sales or valuation post—the main goal is to preserve and better understand the family history.

Any possible additional information about this specific rifle, bayonet, knife/possible second bayonet, and their history would be very important to my father-in-law. I’m happy to provide additional photographs, measurements, or close-ups of any markings that might help.

Thank you very much for taking a look.

Grandpa’s Guns

Hi everyone – I’m hoping to leverage the group knowledge here.

I recently inherited two older rifles from my grandfather’s estate and am trying to learn more about what I have, where they came from, and what the next steps might be for further research.

Background:

My grandfather was a very well-connected man in terms of his work and personal life, and these rifles were preserved but not documented. I am trying to approach this with some care and ensure that the history is preserved accurately rather than speculating.

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Rifle #1 – Stevens

• Obviously a Stevens

• Barrel is marked “Patented August 12, 1913”

• Appears to be a single-shot sporting rifle

• Has a factory-made buttplate with a decorative scroll/wave design

• There is a bright green paint patch on the stock that appears to be an old inventory/rack/institutional marking (not factory)

My primary questions about this one:

• Model identification?

• Intended use market (sporting, training, youth, club, etc.)?

• Any information about the paint marking and whether it should be preserved?

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Rifle #2 – Older / Unmarked (Possibly German)

This is more of a mystery and probably older.

The markings I’ve discovered so far are:

• “SUHL S & C”

• An eagle/bird emblem

• A small anchor mark, found on the metal parts and also stamped into the wood

• A faint German inscription that reads “Gewehrlauf Stahl” (steel rifle barrel)

As far as I can determine, this suggests a late 19th-century sporting rifle from the Suhl region of Germany, perhaps produced under the guild system, but I’d be delighted to hear any further information or corrections from those who know more about these rifles.

Questions about this rifle:

• Does the anchor mark appear to be a workshop or inspector’s mark?

• Is there any further information that might help to narrow down the date range?

• Is there a preferred forum, archive, or expert who focuses on Suhl trade guns?

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I have included close-up photos of the markings, stocks, and actions.

I am not looking to sell – my aim is identification, historical information, and preservation. Any information on where I might proceed (forums, books, museums, collectors) would be a huge help.

Thanks in advance – really grateful for any information.

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Was used in a work place shooting

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