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Rare Maker. WW1, Imperial German, CITO (Cito Fahrradenwerk, Koln), Model 1898/05 G98 Mauser Saw Back Butcher Bayonet, Steel Scabbard & Leather Frog. Sn 23478:5 - 23478:5 Cito Fahrradenwerk, Koln were bicycle, motorcycle, and automobile manufacturers.The Company’s trademark was CITO and produced bayonets from 1915 & 1917 and was a small producer so bayonets are rare by this manufacturer. This is a nice WW1 era Imperial German Model 1898/05 G98 Mauser Saw Back Butcher bayonet by CITO. The back edge of the 14 ½” butcher blade with deep cut saw back has indistinct inspection mark. The blade is stamped nicely CITO on the ricasso and the number 8 on top of the spine. The grooved wood grips are original and un-damaged. The pommel has 2 Imperial inspection marks. The steel bayonet release button works as it should. The steel scabbard has the correct frog stud and is fitted with an original brown leather frog which has a stitch and rivet construction. See pages 113 – 156, item 267 of White & Watts, The Bayonet Book. The price for this WW1 bayonet, scabbard, and frog includes UK delivery. The price includes UK delivery. (German Box 3). Sn 23478:5 £575.00
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