Imperial Germany, WW1, 2nd Pattern M1898/05 n/A (Mauser Gew 98) Sword Bayonet and Scabbard, by Deutsche Maschinenfabrik AG (DEMAG) Duisburg, Dated 1917

*Imperial Germany, WW1, 2nd Pattern M1898/05 n/A (Mauser Gew 98) Sword Bayonet and Scabbard, by Deutsche Maschinenfabrik AG (DEMAG) Duisburg, Dated 1917*

36.3cm blade, 50cm overall.

Marked on spine: Crown over W over 17
Marked on ricasso: Deutsche Maschinenfabrik AG (DEMAG), Duisburg

Sword bayonet designed for use with the 8 mm Mauser Gewehr 98. This is the second pattern of the M1898/05 sword bayonet, sometimes referred to as the n/A (neuer Art = newer model). Notably, the second pattern omitted the vestigial muzzle ring (or ‘ears’) present in the first pattern, and instead featured a flashguard to prevent burning.

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. It is often referred to as a “butcher blade” due to their resemblance to knives commonly used by butchers during that era.

*Condition*
Blade is discoloured and pommel and crossbar have some rusting as does the scabbard. Press button is rusted shut. Scabbard fits securely. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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