AS FOUND**WW1 1916 Imperial German Waffenfabrik Mauser Pattern 98/05 Sawback 'Butcher Bayonet' With Scabbard & Leather Frog. Sn 23253 Bayonet

**AS FOUND**WW1 1916 Imperial German Waffenfabrik Mauser Pattern 98/05 Sawback 'Butcher Bayonet' With Scabbard & Leather Frog. Sn 23253 - 23253

An original German WW1 Mauser 98/05 'Butcher Bayonet' in as found condition. The bayonet has the correct un-damaged 9 groove wooden grips which are secured with two original screw bolts. It’s push button spring release operates as it should. The cross guard correctly has no muzzle ring. The steel blade is marked by the manufacturer ‘Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. Oberndorf a/’. The spine has date mark ‘16’ (1916) below Imperial inspection mark. The steel pommel also has an Imperial inspection mark. The blade measures just over 14 ¼” length (just over 19 ½” overall) & has the correct deep cut, sharp, sawback. The blade has just staining consistent with age and service use. Its original blackened steel scabbard has even patina. The scabbard has the correct frog bar and is fitted with period leather frog with belt loop. There are no visible maker or date marks on the scabbard or frog. The frog has a contemporary stitched stable field repair at the throat. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23253 (box 2)

£395.00