Offered is a rare First World War Sawback KS 98 bayonet, with scabbard. Features the doves head pommel, with waffen stamps above and on the locking button. Checkered leather grips with matching regimental stamps 6. The 25cm long sawback blade, is in good condition, showing use, but sharp pints to sawback teeth.
Maker marked E & F Horster of Solingen to ricasso. Prussian acceptance stamped and dated 1913 to blade spine. Very good condition scabbard, showing remains of blue finish, being waffen stamped and matching regimentally marked. Not only is this a rarely seen sawback piece, it is also in great condition. Please view our guide on spotting fake militaria. We list militaria and coins weekly. JB Military Antiques - We provide quality mounted medals, badges and historical research. We can also conduct military research on your behalf and value cherished objects with a current market or insured value. 2/135 Russell St, Morley, WA. Items are accurately described & photographed. Additional costs for this standard service will be added for this service based on publicly available Australia Post rates. Please note, these items are located and will be posted from Australia.We appreciate fair feedback from you once you receive the item. We aim to give you, the customer our best customer service. Please note we have made an error in our title. This is not an Orange Arsenal made bayonet.
It is as described a Sanderson made example. The item "RARE WW1 GERMAN SAWBACK KS 98 BAYONET & SCABBARD REGIMENTALLY MARKED" is in sale since Thursday, December 01, 2016.
This item is in the category "Collectables\Militaria\1914 - 1918 (WWI)". The seller is "jb_military_antiques_14" and is located in 2/135 Russell St, Morley, Perth, WA. This item can be shipped worldwide.