Near mint condition late ww1 S98/05 butchers’ blade bayonet.
The 366mm single-edged blade has a broad single fuller on both sides, below a flat spine with false upper edge. The blade flares before tapering to a spear point and is in excellent, near mint condition with its original factory edge.
The ricasso is stamped with the maker mark, “Waffenfabrik Mauser A. G. Oberndorf a. N.” The blade spine is stamped with the crowned W and manufacture date of 1917 above an inspection stamp.
The wooden grip scales are in great condition and held are firmly in place. The steel crosspiece, added flash guard and pommel are bright and rust free with minimal spots of tarnish. The pommel bears an inspection stamp (fracture) and the press stud mechanism works perfectly.
The bayonet is complete with its blued steel scabbard. The scabbard is in good condition with a few very minor, shallow dings. The top of the scabbard is stamped with the same Mauser maker details as the blade and also a Maltese cross. The bayonet sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is an excellent example of the iconic German Great War bayonet.
