Original Imperial German M-1898/05 n/A Butcher Bayonet and Scabbard with Frog by F. W. Holler of Solingen - Post War Use
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a good 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 blade". This version is known as n/A (neuer Art = newer model). This second pattern lacks the first pattern's vestigial muzzle ring (or 'ears') and has a flashguard on the back of the grip.
This example has a very nice set of original grooved wood grips, which are in fantastic condition overall. Bayonet lock is still fully functional. The blade ricasso still has the original maker mark, which is still clear:
F.W. HÖLLER
SOLINGEN
The spine of the blade does not bear any markings, meaning they were likely ground away at one point. But considering there is no year marking on the crossguard, it is not a Weimer-reused bayonet in the traditional sense, but was likely still used in some capacity, as the blade has been blued.
The blade is in overall good condition with the post-war bluing well-retained.
The steel scabbard is in fair condition with the black paint heavily chipping across. The frog button is still intact and unbent. There are a few dents and dings at the bottom of the scabbard but this does not affect the bayonet resting in the scabbard. The original leather frog is still well-retained, and appears to have shrunk a bit on the scabbard, so we aren’t able to get it off.
A fine example of what is becoming a difficult bayonet to find, ready to display.
Dimensions:
Blade length: 14 1/2”
Blade Style: Single Edged "Butcher" with Fuller
Overall length: 19 3/4”
Crossguard: 2 3/4”
Scabbard length: 15 1/4"
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