Scarce* WWI German Seitengewehr Model 1898/05 G98 Mauser \'Sawback Butcher Knife\' Bayonet by Mauser A.G. Oberndorf Complete with Steel Scabbard and Leather Frog. 21240. Bayonets

This is a scarce later version of the M1898/05 saw back ‘Seitengewehr’ bayonet, made by Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. Oberndorf a.n. and is crisply marked to the blade with their name *very light age related staining to the blade*. The‘Seitengewehr’ was issued to NCO’s of the foot artillery and it also replaced the 98/02 bayonet used by the Pioneers. The spine carries the crown over W 17 (1917 date of manufacture). The wooden grips with flash guard are held with two pins and are very good order. These saw back versions are not common as they were made in smaller numbers initially, and most had their saw backs removed after Britain condemned them as barbarous. The scabbard is the steel version with frog stud and ball finial. The leather frog which accompanies the scabbard has a nice patina and all of the stitching is intact. See pages 114 and 124 item No 270 of Watts & White ‘The Bayonet Book’ for reference. The price includes UK delivery. 21240.