Imperial German, WW1, First Pattern Model 1898/05 a/A Gew 98 Butcher Bayonet & Scabbard, By Schulte & Co., Gevelsburg

*Imperial German, WW1, First Pattern Model 1898/05 a/A Gew 98 Butcher Bayonet & Scabbard, By Schulte & Co., Gevelsburg*

Approximate Measurements: 36.7cm blade, 50.1cm overall
Marked on Ricasso: Stahlbuke R. K. Schulte & Co Gevelsberg” with a flying angel logo
Marked on Pommel: ‘fraktur’ (proof mark)

Single edged blade widening to the point, the forte stamped with maker details “Stahlbuke R. K. Schulte & Co Gevelsberg” with a flying angel logo. The back edge with no issue stamps. The hilt with steel turned up quillon with early 1/4 muzzle ring – “high ears” and wooden ribbed slab grips. Housed in its steel scabbard.

This was the sword bayonet for use with the 8 mm. Mauser Gewehr 98. Introduced to address the shortcomings of its predecessor, the M1898, which had a tendency for blade breakage due to its long, slender design, the M1898/05 became the most widely used German bayonet during the First World War. The first pattern Model 1898/05 a/A lacked a flashguard and had a vestigial (partial) muzzle ring, often referred to as having “high ears.” These are known as the a/A (alter Art = older model). These are often called “butcher blades,” due to their resemblance to a butcher’s knife of the period.

*Condition*
Overall good condition. Some age pitting. Scabbard fits very snugly. Dent to scabbard. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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