Original Imperial German M-1898/05 Transitional Butcher Sawback Bayonet and Scabbard by Erfurt Arsenal - Dated 1908 Swords this was the ONLY Hammerless

this was the ONLY Hammerless design available during the Civil War

900 had been produced by June 1940 and few had been put into service due to a shortage of ammunition

which has made the original stock markings are very faint

and has some holes and cracks from age and use

and is marked size “7”

Original Imperial German M-1898/05 Transitional Butcher Sawback Bayonet and Scabbard by Erfurt Arsenal - Dated 1908 Swords this was the ONLY HammerlessOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of the M 1898 05 Bayonet (Seitengewehr), which was the most common German Bayonet of the First World War. It was intended for use on the standard issue service rifle of Imperial Germany: the Mauser designed Gewehr 98 (GEW 98). It features a heavy 14. 5 inch steel blade with distinct bulge toward the point, giving extra weight and power to the business end, known as a "butcher