Imperial German,WW1, Mauser Bayonet type M1898/05 New Pattern and Scabbard, by C.G. HAENEL SUHL, Dated 1915

*Imperial German,WW1, Mauser Bayonet type M1898/05 New Pattern and Scabbard, by C.G. HAENEL SUHL, Dated 1915*

Sword bayonet designed for use with the 8 mm Mauser Gewehr 98. This is the second pattern of the M1898/05 sword bayonet, sometimes referred to as the n/A (neuer Art = newer model). Notably, the second pattern omitted the vestigial muzzle ring (or ‘ears’) present in the first pattern, and instead featured a flashguard to prevent burning.

Introduced to address the shortcomings of its predecessor, the M1898, which had a tendency for blade breakage due to its long, slender design, the M1898/05 became the most widely used German bayonet during the First World War. It is often referred to as a “butcher blade” due to their resemblance to knives commonly used by butchers during that era.

The edge is marked the imperial proof mark. Stamped ‘C.G. HAENEL SUHL’ and dated ’15.

* Condition*

The blade is excellent with minimal signs of age, nice patina and visible stamp/marks. The wooden grip has the expected signs of use. The original steel scabbard is heavily pitted.  Please refer to the images as a part of our condition report.

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