German WW1 Second pattern M1884/98 bayonet
Second pattern example of the M1884/98 knife bayonet used with the Mauser Gewehr 98. The second pattern represents the first new production M1884/98 bayonet.
This is the same pattern used during the Weimar period and the entire WW2.
This example was made in 1915 by (maker marked) Erfurt(Königliche Gewehrfabrik Erfurt) .
It carries the Royal Cypher of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Prussia, who reigned 1888–1918. The cypher is clearly vicible on the spine of the blade and on top of the pommel.
Bayonet is unit marked 10/34.2.63 , Which stands for 10 kompanie, 34.Infantry Regiment.
Condition:
Scabbard: Remains rust free with a lot of the original finish remaining. Some dents.
Handle: Wood grips w/o damages. Pommel and crossguard show normal use, no rust. Working button mechanism.
Blade: Good used condition, some light sharpening but this is not uncommon to see on WW1 bayonets. These WW1 bayonets didn't have anodized blades as they had during WW2.
We would say that it look better in hand than what the pictures show, remember that it's now 110 years old!
