This 2nd pattern S98/05 Butchers blade bayonet was designated as “a.N” meaning “art neuer” or “new type.” The second pattern butcher bayonet has the vestigial muzzle ring further shortened and a steel flash guard added to the hilt. The second pattern a.N was made from 1915 until 1918 and came with a metal scabbard. This excellent, unissued example is dated 1917.
The 37cm butchers blade has a deep single fuller on both sides, the blade widening towards the point and is in mint condition. The blade is marked on the ricasso “Waffenfabrik Mauser A. G. Oberndorf a.N.” The spine is stamped with inspection marks and the date “17” for 1917. The steel pommel is also stamped with inspection marks (Waffenampt).
The matching steel scabbard is also marked “Waffenfabrik Mauser A. G. Oberndorf” and is in excellent condition, retaining its original finish.
The wooden hilt scales are in mint condition.
This is a near mint example of a highly collectable WW1 bayonet.
