RARE* WWI 1916 2nd Pattern Imperial German Mauser 98/05 \'Butcher Bayonet\' By J. Corts Sohn of Remscheid. 21536. Bayonets

A 1916 German Model 1898/05 G98 Mauser 'Butcher' bayonet. This is a very nice condition original Imperial German Pattern 1898/05 'butcher' bayonet and scabbard for the Gew. 98 Mauser Rifle. This is the later model with a trimmed muzzle ring and fitted with a flash guard. It has the rare makers mark of ‘J.CORTS SJ REMSGHEID’ on one side of the ricasso. This bayonet also has the crown over "W16" on the back edge of the blade. The pommel has two small inspection marks. The blade is clean and the grips are the original 9 grooves and show normal use marks. The steel scabbard is also original and in good order with just a couple of very minor dents as to be expected. See image 267 in The Bayonet Book by Watts and White for reference. The price for this nicely marked bayonet and scabbard includes UK delivery. 21536.