interested in buying a WW1 German "butcher bayonet"

**Julekpl** · 11-18-2011, 11:42 PM

Hello, here is Julekpl again, this time, I need a bit help with the so-called "butcher bayonet". I am interested on bidding on one at a live auction, but I am not sure what to look out for when inspecting it for authenticity. Here is a picture of the bayonet I am interested in, the second one from the top. I noticed that the wooden handle has possibly been replaced, it's missing the engraved grip. Other than that, I am not sure about these. Any information on it will help.

Thank you

interested in buying a WW1 German "butcher bayonet"

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 11-18-2011 11:42 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Julekpl** · 11-18-2011, 11:43 PM

I cannot get a better picture either, because these are taken by the auctioneers themselves.

**Walkwolf** · 11-18-2011, 11:58 PM

No scabbard, possibly replaced grips, and it is also missing the button.
I wouldn't go crazy with this one.

If it was complete - even without the scabbard - I'd say no more
than $70 or $80, but as it is no more than $40 if you've got
to have it. There are still plenty of these around.

Just my two cents.........

**Nick Hessens** · 11-19-2011, 12:01 AM

It looks like the release button is missing too.
I would pass on it.

Regards

Edit: I was to slow.

**Davidh** · 11-19-2011, 12:03 AM

i agree pass and wait for a better one thats got its scabbard, rgds Dave

**Wagriff** · 11-19-2011, 01:00 AM

As the others have said, this one has Way too many negatives with it. Personally, I'd look for a sawtooth butcher, myself. Impressive and Mean looking things. And coming from the WWI, one has to sit and hold it and wonder "How many times has this thing been run through someones guts?"...awesome pieces... William

**Julekpl** · 11-19-2011, 01:12 AM

I guess you folks are right. I will save up for a better one that may come my way in the future. Thank you all.

**Davidh** · 11-19-2011, 09:03 AM

yes as Wagriff said try and get a sawback they sure are mean

heres my ersatz model, rgds Dave

**Reibert** · 11-19-2011, 02:47 PM

Hi, Jule !

If you are still interested in a butcher bayonet, I do have some in my collection I do not need no more.

I´m looking for Army issued US M9 bayonets.
Maybe we can swap ?

Best,

R.

**Julekpl** · 11-19-2011, 04:07 PM

nice bayonet sscrooge

Reibert, I traded 2 of my only M9 bayonets a few weeks ago, I have sold almost all of my British and American militaria for German and Russian. Thanks for the offer though