IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY S98/05 BAYONET
This is an Imperial German Army bayonet used with the Mauser rifle. one of the distinctive features of this edge
weapon is the stout blade with a serrated back. The handle is made of woods and has a series of angled lines
built in as a means to increase grip ability.
The handle is made of metal and has several dents. A protrusion is found on one side. This is how the leather
frog attaches to the bayonet. Two rivets hold the wooden grips in place. A lock release button is found on the
side of the pommel.
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The sine of the blade shows a date of 1916 and crown proof marking. The side has the manufacturer's name which
is No. Dietrich from the city of Metenburg.
This item is currently being
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality
of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style
and materials employed in the manufacturing items like this one. Attention to the details is critical
in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the Imperial Germany items.
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