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WWI German M1898 Mauser Bayonet w/ Scabbard & Frog

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 350.00 USD
WWI German M1898 Mauser Bayonet w/ Scabbard & Frog
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This is a WWI German M1898 Mauser bayonet with scabbard and frog. This is prize of war taken by an American soldier when he returned home from war. This bayonet is marked "Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. Oberndorf a N" on the blade. The spine of the blade is marked "W" over "16" and is also stamped with a crown. The scabbard is marked "Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. Oberndorf a N". The bayonet and scabbard both have serial numbers that do not match. The bayonet serial number is 2781 and the scabbard serial number is 4894. The frog is made from leather and is marked "Oberndorf 1916". The bayonet, scabbard, and frog are in good condition. The scabbard does show minor dents and the frog shows damage the to the leather as pictured. The bayonet measures 19.75" long with a 14.5" blade.