Original German Pre-WWI 1898/02 Pioneer Sawback Bayonet- Dated 1902 19th Century the wood of which forms

the wood of which forms a strong backing to the steel point

as well as the addition of 4 steel “flutes” which run the length of the barrel and increased strength

The butt plate is stamped 6

Absolutely ORIGINAL this large Brass bell stands almost 9 inches tall and almost 11" across the mouth

cut from a single piece of material in such manner that warp and weft are both at an angle of 45 degrees to the long axis of the panel

Original German Pre-WWI 1898/02 Pioneer Sawback Bayonet- Dated 1902 19th Century the wood of which formsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Made at the great arsenal at ERFURT just outside Berlin this extremely rare pre WW1 bayonet is marked on the back of the blade with a Crown over W, over 02. It is further marked with a Crown over ERFURT on the ricasso and the cross guard which has the early horns is nicely regimentally marked R. 2. P. 3. 75. No scabbard came with this "sleeper" which we just received from an estate auction. It is still in untouched