Original German Pre-WWI 1898/02 Pioneer Sawback Bayonet- Dated 1902 19th Century The butt plate is stamped

The butt plate is stamped 6

it was found that the Henry rifled barrel affected a natural deflection at ranges beyond 600 yards

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

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

Original German Pre-WWI 1898/02 Pioneer Sawback Bayonet- Dated 1902 19th Century The butt plate is stampedOriginal 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