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German S98/05 Sawback Bayonet. Alex Coppel. 1916. #2512003
Rare German WW1 S98/05 m.S. Saw-back “Butcher’s Blade” Bayonet. The saw-back version was known as the S98/05 m.S. (mit Säge - with saw). Only 6% of S98/05 bayonets were made with the saw-back. This S98/05 m.S was made in 1916.
From 1917, Germany ceased production of the S98/05m.S. and many saw toothed bayonets had the teeth ground off after allied propaganda led to the mistreatment of German soldiers who were captured with one.
The 367mm blade is in near mint condition. The 29 pairs of saw teeth remain very sharp. The ricasso is stamped with the makers’ details, Alex Coppel, Solingen. The spine bears the date stamp “16” and a crown over the letter “W” (Kaiser Wilhelm) and an inspection stamp. The obverse spine is stamped with the letter H.
The wooden grip scales are in very good condition. The hilt has had a steel flash guard added and the muzzle ears shortened. The front of the crosspiece has an inspection stamp. The pommel and press stud are stamped with inspection marks. The press-stud locking mechanism works perfectly.
The bayonet is complete with its steel scabbard. The scabbard is in very good condition and retains its original black paint. The scabbard mouth bears an inspection stamp. The bayonet draws and sheathes smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is an excellent example of a rare German WW1 saw backed bayonet.
£490.00
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