Mauser Bayonet

M84/98 German bayonet 3rd model (The first pattern of S84/98 or M1884/98 bayonet was the 1871/1884 bayonet adapted so it could be used on the Gewehr 98. This was replaced in service by the 1898/05 bayonet. However, during World War I the S84/98 began to be produced again. The German Imperial Army used this bayonet in World War I as a way of conserving scarce resources The S84/98 III was production of the S84/98 bayonet during the late Weimar period and during the time of Nazi Germany. The hilt has clean plastic grips held to the tang with two screw bolts. The pommel with Waffenampt stamp has a mortise slot and locking bolt which secures it to the rifle nose cap. The crossguard has no quillon or muzzle ring. The polished single edged spear point blade has a fuller on each side for about 180 mm. The riccasso has the makers name ‘MUNDLOS’ and ‘6710’. The scabbard has unmarked metal and is also stamped with the number ‘6710’ with leather frog attached. See pages 115/133 of Watts & White for reference. A very good example for the collector, the price includes UK delivery. BAYO 379.