WW1, Imperial German, Gew88 & Gew98 Ersatz Pattern Bayonet with High Ears & a Steel Scabbard. Sn 23478:6 Bayonet

This is a rare German WW1 ersatz pattern sword bayonet that will fit either the Gew88 Commission Gew98 service rifle due to it having large diameter ¾ stepped muzzle ring with large ears on the hilt. The bayonet measures 14 7/8 inches with a fullered blade length of 9 ¾ inches. The hilt is made steel and on the top has a drain hole. The right hand side of the tilt in front of the muzzle ring is stamped with the number 4741. The bayonet is contained in its original 2 piece metal scabbard which is 13 inches long and retains traces of its original field grey paint near the mouth. See pages 141-143 and 147, item 319 of White & Watts, The Bayonet Book for a similar example. The price for this scarce WW1 German ersatz bayonet includes UK delivery. (German Box 3). Sn 23478:6