WWI GERMAN 98/05 MAUSER BUTCHER BAYO - DEMAG 1916 - SAWBACK REMOVED - COND
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:16038296 |
Excellent condition original WWI ImperialGerman 98/05 Mauser butcher bayonet that is maker marked “DeutscheMaschinenfabrik A.-G. Duisburg” (DEMAG) on the left ricasso and dated 1916 onthe spine. Bayonet was originally made as a sawback, the sawteeth on the bladespine were later removed. Bayonet was reissued to the Weimar Republic after thewar and was arsenal blued as part of the reissue. The finish on the blade showsvery little wear. Remaining blue shows a little wear on th...e guard. Wood gripshave original finish and a good tight fit with some normal handling marks, lockbutton functions fine. Fitted in correct original steel scabbard that has nicearsenal reblue metal finish with a few small dings, no major dents. This nicelooking bayonet was formerly in the Craig Brown collection and will make a fineaddition to your collection!
