Wwi German Mauser Ersatz Sawback Bayo-carter #42-original

Very good condition and guaranteed original WWI Imperial German Mauser Ersatz bayonet that is a rare sawback model and is shown as example #42 in Carters book. Bayonet has a tiny Fraktur proof mark on the blade spine.

98/05 style blade has original bright finish largely turned brown and gray. Cast steel handle has mostly plum brown patina with a little original blue paint remaining. Fitted in correct original steel scabbard that has plum brown metal finish with a little scale, no dents. Also complete with correct original leather frog that is in good condition, soft and supple with some wear and scuffing. Bayonet also has original troddel (knot) attached that is in fair to good condition.

Knot shows wear and fraying. Colors are for Company 10 of an infantry regiment. A nice complete Mauser ersatz bayonet rig that will make an excellent addition to your collection. The item "WWI GERMAN MAUSER ERSATZ SAWBACK BAYO-CARTER #42-ORIGINAL" is in sale since Friday, July 15, 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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