German Butcher’s Bayonet Seitengewehr 98 Bayonets

~ German Butcher’s Bayonet Seitengewehr 98 ~

The Seitengewehr 98 is a bayonet that accompanies the Gewehr 98, a German bolt-action rifle made by Mauser. It was superseded by shorter variants.

This particular bayonet is the S98/05 variant as it has a shorter (yet still substantial) 37cm model.

All Mauser bayonets were attached via a T-shaped bar fitted under the barrel. Mauser avoided muzzle rings since these altered the vibration harmonics of the barrel when fired, affecting accuracy.

All the bayonets featured quillions that curved back towards the hilt.

These were much less effective at catching the opposing blade than the forward-swept quillons used by some other nations

A small number of pioneers and certain non-commissioned officers of the German Army were issued a bayonet with a saw-back edge. Many such bayonets had their teeth ground down in response to negative Allied propaganda.

*Dimensions*

Blade length 36.5cm

Total length 50cm

*Condition*

This bayonet is in good condition for its age and use but the blade has some heavy pitting (stronger on one side). The hilt is strong and intact. Please see pictures for more detail.