Description: Reproduction WWI Gewehr 98 Sawback Bayonetw/ Scabbard and Black Leather Frog Technically known as the M1898/05, these bayonets were made for use with the Gewehr 98 Rifle. All metal parts are blued. The 14.75" blade has the distinctive Saw Back feature that gave this bayonet its nickname "The Butcher". The handle is 5.25" long with hardwood scales Comes with blued metal scabbard and black 98k frog. New Made Item: One of the more difficult WW1 German bayonets to find today is this Pioneer issue sawback butcher Bayonet first introduced in 1905.Highlights of this reproduction are: a deep blued steel finish, quality oil rubbed ribbed wood grips, matched steel scabbard and an intimidating 58 staggered tooth saw blade on the upper side of the bayonet edge.In WWI these Bayonets were rumored to have caused such dreadful injury that stories circulated of POWs being shot for simply carrying one. However, the design was originally intended to be used as a tool for Artillerymen, Machine gunners and Pioneers for use clearing brush and trees for implacements.German WW1 examples are often encountered with the saw teeth removed; indicating a general belief that carrying such bayonets did result in dire consequences.Designed to fit all WW1 Mauser GEW 98 and 98a rifles; these will also fit the Mauser 98k series of rifles used during WW2.Note: Fitting may be required as originally each bayonet was custom fit to every gun. Work with a file or other tools may be required and should be expected. Please read the following before bidding:ALL bidders are solely responsible for compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to purchase and ownership of this item. USPS Priority Mail Shipping is in the USA is $9.95. Sorry, Department of Homeland Security does not allow me to ship this item internationally. Please Email me with any questions. Be sure to check out my other auctions. I try to describe all my items as accurately as possible. Return Policy:(1) Please contact us within 3 days upon receipt of the item if you experience any problems. Our goal is to satisfy the customer. (2) Free returns or replacement on defective merchandise and wrong item sent. Quality is a subjective observation and is not considered a defect. (3) Returns are only accepted within 30 days of purchase. No exceptions. (4) Returned items must be unused and have all ORIGINAL packaging and accessories. (5) If the buyer fails to fully read the item description, changes their mind, or just does not like the item, the buyer is responsible for return shipping fee and a 20% restocking fee will apply. (6) Replacement or refund will be issued as soon as possible after the return is received.(7) Warranty - NONE
Price: 129.95 USD
Location: Topeka, Kansas
End Time: 2024-10-04T15:54:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.95 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: India
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