{"product_id":"original-imperial-german-wwi-demag-style-crank-handle-ersatz-trench-knife-bayonet-with-scabbard-2","title":"Original Imperial German WWI DEMAG Style Crank Handle Ersatz Trench Knife Bayonet with Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. A very recognizable but nevertheless a very scarce original German WWI bayonet. This is an original Imperial German Aufpflanzbarer Grabendolch or Fixable Trench Knife - Bayonet, often referred to by collectors as the DEMAG. These have been reproduced in India and elsewhere, but never matching the quality of this original German first world war production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bayonet has a short double edged dagger blade of 6\", marked \u003cstrong\u003eDEMAG \/ DUISBURG\u003c\/strong\u003e in a circle in front of the steel cross guard on the blade ricasso. The reverse ricasso is marked \u003cstrong\u003eDRGM \u003c\/strong\u003eand indicates that the knife design is registered with the German Trademark office. These were produced by Deutsche Maschinefabrik A-G (DEMAG) of Duisburg as private purchase items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall length is about 10 1\/2 inches, and unlike most that we have seen, the blade has not been sharpened much or shortened. The unique \"CRANK HANDLE\" grip is constructed from two steel stampings riveted together, in the typical \"Ersatz\" (replacement) style of construction. This grip fits the standard Gewehr 98 (GEW 98) Mauser bolt action magazine Rifle carried by German Infantry throughout WW1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes complete with its original all steel scabbard with some paint retained, but the leather belt loop is broken and only very barely retained. The handle itself retains roughly 50% of its green paint, and has a fantastic patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example shows age and looks to have seen much service. It still has a fully intact and tight cross guard, complete with the muzzle rest, and retains the leather blade washer. Ready for further research and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 6\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Double Edge Spear Point.\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 10 1\/2“\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 2 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 6 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42379060772933,"sku":"ONJR25FEAA059","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25FEAA059__01.jpg?v=1739916408","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-imperial-german-wwi-demag-style-crank-handle-ersatz-trench-knife-bayonet-with-scabbard-2","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}