1917 Mauser Bayonet

**Hagen** · 04-30-2013, 11:51 PM

I got this bayonet as part of a trade I did and was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of what I have. I have been told it may have been made for export to Turkey or Austria. Any and all help appreciated.
Mike

**zwerge** · 05-01-2013, 02:04 AM

Hi,it`s a S 98/05 nA,with the crown and date stamp on the spine it would have been German issued and used....Pete.

**ww2relichunter** · 05-01-2013, 02:11 AM

looks to me like a pre war cut down piece !!

**Hagen** · 05-01-2013, 02:24 AM

by zwerge

Hi,it`s a S 98/05 nA,with the crown and date stamp on the spine it would have been German issued and used....Pete.

I got to say I like this answer best!

**Walkwolf** · 05-01-2013, 02:29 AM

Me too - 1917.........

**Richie B** · 05-01-2013, 04:06 PM

Originally full length blade and then "Turked" between the wars. Blade and scabbard shortened. Grips replaced.

**Bruno** · 05-02-2013, 04:57 PM

Nothing strange - rather common turkish cut-off version from german-made "butcher" bayo.

Here is my example to compare - brought from Afghanistan, not only cut-off but even saw-back

**Bill Grist** · 05-03-2013, 01:04 PM

Definitely shortened between the two world wars and sent to Turkey.. Originally a long German 98/05 Bayonet commonly referred to by collectors as the (Butcher Bayonet)....BILL