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German WW1 Model 1898/05 1915 Dated G98 Mauser Sawback Bayonet By Simson And Co, Suhl, Complete With Its Steel Scabbard - BAYO 622 This is a scarce version of the S98/05 sawback bayonet, made by made by Simson and Co, Suhl and is marked to the blade with their name. The spine carries the crown over W 15 (1915 date of manufacture) together with 2 inspection stamps. There are also 3 inspection stamps to the pommel and one on the crossguard near the quillion. These sawback versions are not common as they were made in smaller numbers initially and most had their sawbacks removed after Britain condemned them as barbarous. The scabbard is the steel version and has inspection stamps to the throat, frog stud and ball finial. This bayonet is in very good condition. See Martin J. Brayley, An Illustrated History of Bayonets, pages 83 – 85. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 622 £425.00
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