WWI Imperial German Model 1888/98 Ersatz Bayonet and Scabbard. BAYO 5. Bayonet

An original excellent example of a WWI German Ersatz M88/98 bayonet (The German Ersatz (substitute) type Bayonets were constructed during the early years of WWI and were designed to fit both the Gewehr 88 (M1888 Commission Rifle) and Gewehr 98 (M98 Mauser Gewehr 98) German rifles) with solid steel hilt. It has a half hoop muzzle ring (see No. 335 of The Bayonet Book by Watts & White which illustrates a similar bayonet). It has a 12 ¼ “fullered blade which has just light staining consistent with age and is complete with its original steel scabbard which retains much of its original green paint. The throat of the scabbard has a fixed locket and is stamped with an unreadable oval cartouche with stylised monogram). Price includes UK delivery. BAYO 5.