Mauser Bayonet

*RARE* WW1 Imperial German Army 2nd Type Seitengewehr (Sidearm) Model 1884/98 Sawback Bayonet For Stormtrooper’s Mauser Kar 98 Carbines & Gew 98 Infantry Rifles With Scabbard & Leather Frog. Sn 22748 - 22748

This is a nice original example of the rare M-1884/98 Sawback Bayonet (Seitengewehr Sidearm), for Stormtrooper’s Mauser Kar 98 Carbines & Gew 98 Infantry Rifles (see pages 115 and 129 & plate 286 of ‘The Bayonet Book’ by Watts & White). The sawback is only found on 2nd Types of these bayonets and are seldom seen. The bayonet has a 10” long clean single edged fullered blade with correct deep cut sawback section. The pommel has the correct steel release button which works as it should and mortice slot. The bayonet is just under 15 ½” overall length. The undamaged wood grips are secured by the correct screw bolts. The pommel & spine of the blade have Imperial German inspection marks (illustrated). The correct steel scabbard has frog bar and ball end. The ball end has an Imperial German inspection mark (illustrated). The scabbard has no dents and even patina. The original leather scabbard with single belt loop is clean & all leather and stitching intact. The surface of the leather has just light service wear consistent with age and service carry. There are no maker or date marks visible on the bayonet, scabbard or frog. The price for this excellent original and rare to find WW1 Stormtrooper’s bayonet set includes UK delivery. Sn 22748

£475.00