An original German WW1 Mauser 98/05 'Butcher Bayonet'. The bayonet has 9 groove wooden grips which are secured with two bolts. The hilt has the 2nd pattern cut down muzzle ring & flash guard. It has a push button spring release which operates as it should. The single edged polished steel blade has a maker's stamp on the ricasso ‘Schleutermann Remscheid.’ (this is the last style of the company trademark in 2 lines used between 1917 and 1918). The blade measures 14 1/2" long, it gradually widens from being 1" wide at the ricasso to just over 1 1/4" wide at its widest point. The back edge of the blade is stamped with Imperial inspection mark and ‘Crown W 18’ (1918 date). The pommel has a small inspection mark. Its original steel scabbard with frog stud is undamaged. The price for this nicely marked bayonet includes UK delivery. BAYO 68
£195.00