PRE WWI GERMAN KS 98 MAUSER SAWBACK BAYO-ERFURT 1912-COLONIAL UNIT MARKED

Very good condition and guaranteed original pre WWI Imperial German KS 98 Mauser sawback bayonet that has Erfurt Arsenal markings on the blade and dated 1912 on the spine. Bayonet is unit marked K. 2309 on the left side of the guard for issue to German Colonial Troops. Blade has original bright finish with some scattered brown and gray. Edge was never sharpened, saw teeth are sharp.

Remaining metal finish is mostly brown. Leather grips show some normal wear, lock button functions fine. Fitted in correct original steel scabbard that has original blue metal finish showing wear to brown and gray, and some small dings. Marked on the frog stud with a tiny Fraktur proof mark and has a matching unit marking to that on the bayonet, near the throat.

A very rare German KS 98 Mauser bayonet with matching colonial unit markings that will make an excellent addition to your collection. The item "PRE WWI GERMAN KS 98 MAUSER SAWBACK BAYO-ERFURT 1912-COLONIAL UNIT MARKED" is in sale since Friday, January 08, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Germany\Edged Weapons". The seller is "sreisel" and is located in Copenhagen, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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