WWI GERMAN 98/05 MAUSER BUTCHER SAWBACK BAYO-ALEX COPPEL 1915

Very good condition and guaranteed 100% original WWI German 98/05 Mauser butcher sawback bayonet, complete with scabbard and frog. Bayonet is maker marked ALEX COPPEL SOLINGEN on the blade and dated 1915 on the spine. Bayonet shows rare and desirable Bavarian use with a crown L cypher marking on the blade spine.

Blade has nice original bright finish with a little brown and gray and has been lightly sharpened. Remaining metal finish is mostly brown with some pitting. Wood grips have original finish and a good tight fit, lock button functions fine. Fitted in correct original steel scabbard that has mostly brown metal finish with some scattered pitting and scale, no dents. Leather frog is nicely maker marked and dated 1918 with a corps depot stamp and also has a leather rationing office stamp-L.

Leather is soft and supple with some normal wear, stitching and rivets are nice and tight, small tear by the scabbard stud hole. A super 98/05 sawback bayonet rig that will make an outstanding addition to your collection. The item "WWI GERMAN 98/05 MAUSER BUTCHER SAWBACK BAYO-ALEX COPPEL 1915" is in sale since Friday, December 11, 2015. 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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