Original German WWI Seitengewehr M1884/98 II Bayonet by Gebr. Heller with Unit Marking, 1920 Stamp & Scabbard
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a M-1884/98 Second Model Bayonet (Seitengewehr), intended for use on the Mauser GEW 98 rifle. This bayonet design is based on the earlier M1871/84 bayonet with a 10 inch blade, and the first model of these were converted from those bayonets. This example was purpose made for the GEW 98 and Kar98a, and was not converted. There was a sawback version of this bayonet, but they are very seldom seen. The third model of the M1884/98 became the standard bayonet for the k98k rifle used during WWII.
The Cross Guard of the bayonet is stamped 1920, indicating that this particular bayonet was One of the 100,000 permitted to be retained by the Army of the Weimar Republic after WWI as decreed in the Treaty of Versailles. This makes this an exceptionally rare example. All of these bayonets were returned to the arsenal and refurbished with a blued finish.
Since then, this bayonet has seen long use, and even looks to have been reissued and used during WWII. This example has a very nice set of original wood grips, with a nice aged hilt with a little rust and a great patina. The bayonet lock is fully functional, and it has the correct flash guard on the rear of the grip. The blade ricasso is clearly maker marked:
GEBR. HELLER
MARIENTHAL
The spine has an Imperial proof mark over 17, for 1917 acceptance. The blade is in good condition, with the bluing well-retained. The crossguard is stamped with unit marking 8 / J.R. 15. 90.. This would likely denote the 8th Company, 15th Infantry Regiment, 90th soldier. The bayonet is held in the standard all steel scabbard, as used in WWII. It is in good shape, showing a few dents and wear to the finish. It is marked with serial number 6222 / m, and the back is stamped faintly with S/244 / 36.
All in all a solid example of a commercial M1884/94 II Bayonet of WWI, in good shape with a WWII scabbard. Ready to display!
Dimensions:
Blade length: 9 7/8”
Blade Style: Single Edged with Fuller
Overall length: 15”
Crossguard: 1 1/2”
Scabbard length: 10 3/4"
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