Original WWI A. G. Duisburg Sitengewehr M1898/05 Sawback K98 Bayonet & Scabbard
Model: WWI Seitengewehr M1898/05 Sawback'Butcher' Bayonet. Gun Model: 8mm K98 Mauser. The left ricasso is marked DEUTSCHE MASCHINENFABRIK A. DUISBURG", the blade spine has crown over "W", "16 and a. Cipher, seen again on the right of the pommel and frog stud on the scabbard. Description: The heavy blade is 14 3/8" long, the blade spine is 0.26" wide, OAL is 19 5/8. The panels are wood with oblique serrations.
The lug mechanism works properly. Overall Condition: The guard and hilt have a rainbow color, we believe the item was heat treated at some point before varnish was applied. There are areas of varnish in some small protected areas, the stocks retain most of the remaining varnish, this can be removed with a thorough cleaning without disturbing the surfaces.
There are tooling and bruise marks present on the heat shield, there is pitting on the hilt, pommel and guard, light erosion throughout the surfaces of the blade, which was lightly re-sharpened at some point. The scabbard has its original finish, there are heavier dents that do not hinder insertion or removal of the bayonet. The markings on both items are crisp. Please see our pictures for a better understanding of condition. Be sure to add me to your. We do not wish to deceive anyone and will do whatever we can to make our customers happy; just let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Please leave feedback when your item is happily received, we will leave feedback in return. This is to insure your item arrives safe and secure. The item "Original WWI A.Duisburg Sitengewehr M1898/05 Sawback K98 Bayonet & Scabbard" is in sale since Thursday, February 23, 2017. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Germany\Edged Weapons".
The seller is "lock-stock-and-barrel" and is located in Simi Valley, California. This item can be shipped to United States.