WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN SG - 98 MAUSER SAWBACK BAYO - ERFURT 1905 - UNIT MARKED - VERY RARE
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:134472 |
Very good condition original pre WWI ImperialGerman SG-98 Mauser sawback bayonet that has Erfurt Arsenal markings on theright ricasso and dated 1905 on the spine. Bayonet is unit marked “123.R.3.14” on the left side of the guardfor the 123rd Reserve Infantry Regiment, Company 3, Weapon 14. Bladehas original bright finish with a little gray and was period sharpened. Sawteeth are crisp. Remaining metal finish is original bright with a little grayand brown. Wood grips have ori...ginal finish and a good tight fit with some normalhandling marks. Lock button functions fine. Fitted in correct original WWIersatz steel scabbard that is marked “fag” in oval. Scabbard has original blackpaint showing some flaking and a few dents. A nice example of a rare SG-98sawback bayonet that will make an excellent addition to a collection!
