{"product_id":"original-german-wwi-service-worn-seitengewehr-1914-sawback-bayonet-by-samson-werk-with-scabbard","title":"Original German WWI Service Worn Seitengewehr 1914 Sawback Bayonet by SAMSON WERK with Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a really hard to find bayonet, and this particular example is in very nice condition. The blade has minor staining and light pitting from water exposure, however the hilt is still in remarkably good condition.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model bayonet was introduced in 1914, having been diverted from a South American Contract that was subsequently never filled. They were intended to take the place of the well known Butcher Bayonet, however were not popular with the Front Line troops. About 6% were made with Saw Backs intended for Sappers, Engineers and Machine Gunners. Not widely distributed before withdrawal so consequently these are very hard to locate. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is just over 12 inches in length and these were issued with all steel scabbards.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur example is in a slightly service worn condition, and retains the original steel scabbard with some of the original black paint still present. The blade has been sharpened, and the saw back does not show much denting and wear. The grip scales are in good shape, with the expected dents from service, and have a great red brown color. There are also proof marks on the spine of the blade, and on the pommel. The latch still works.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade ricasso is maker marked, which is still easily read:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAMSON WERK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a well-known maker that has been seen on other examples of this model bayonet. There are also traces of an imperial proof mark on the spine, but we are not able to tell what year it was inspected.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA RARE hard to find bayonet and will fill a hole in most German Bayonet Collections. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Length: 12 3\/8\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Style: Single Edge w\/ Fuller \u0026amp; Sawback\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall length: 17 1\/2“\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrossguard: 1 1\/4”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScabbard Length: 13”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40415892045893,"sku":"ONSV22NAS47","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV22NAS47__02.jpg?v=1667609016","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwi-service-worn-seitengewehr-1914-sawback-bayonet-by-samson-werk-with-scabbard","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}