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S88/98 Pattern Ersatz Bayonet

Description

One of a number of types of bayonet manufactured to meet increased demand at outset of WW1. Designed to fit standard Mauser Gew 98 and Kar 98 rifles. Original examples were painted and this shows no sign, widely 'faked' so possibility this is a reproduction

Marks and Stamps: (Ricasso) GESETZLICH GESCHUTZT DEMAG DUISBURG (Circled)

Specifications

Accession Number: 354 Period of Use:
Type: Bayonet War Zones:
Country of Origin: Germany Type Date: 1914?
Manufacturer: DEMAG Duisburg Serial Number: none
Manufacture Date: Unknown Calibre/Ammunition:
Weight: Length Overall:
Cyclic Rate: Length Barrel:
Deactivation Certificate Number: N/A

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