German WW1 First Pattern S98/05 Butchers Blade Bayonet. C.G.Haenel, Suhl 1914

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Original un-modified WW1 German S98/05 “Butchers’ Blade” bayonet.

The S98/05 bayonet was typical of German bayonets of the period in that it only had a vestigial muzzle ring, often referred to as “high ears.” The bayonet relied on the length of its hilt mounting to fix the blade to its rifle. At the beginning of WWI, it was found that the S98/05 had a problem when used with the Karabiner 98 rifle. The shorter barrel on this rifle caused burning and damage to the grips because the barrel finished before the vestigial muzzle ring. In 1915, it was decided to fit a steel flash guard to the back of the hilt to protect the grips. The bayonet was further modified by grinding off most of the vestigial muzzle ring.

Un-altered first pattern S98/05 bayonets like this one are rare. This original S98/05 was made in 1914 by C.G. Haenel, Suhl. The bayonet has “high ears” and no flash guard.

The 365mm single edged blade has a wide, single fuller below a flat spine. The blade is 26mm wide at the ricasso and flares to a width of 32mm before tapering to a point, earning it the nickname, “Butchers’ Blade” because of its similarity to such knives.

The blade is marked on the ricasso with the maker’s details. The spine carries the Royal Cypher of Kaiser Wilhelm II above the date stamp “14” (1914) and a crowned acceptance stamp. The blade has grind marks near the ricasso consistent with field sharpening and remains bright and free of rust.

The steel of the hilt bears several inspection stamps. The screws that hold the wooden scales in place are stamped on both sides, the front of the mortice slot is stamped and the pommel bears two stamps. The press-stud mechanism is also stamped and is in good working order.

The wooden scales are held firmly in place and are in good condition with use related wear and marks.

The bayonet is complete with its original first pattern steel mounted leather scabbard. The scabbard is in very good condition. The throat of the scabbard bears two inspection stamps. The bayonet sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.

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