WW1 German Mauser Sawback Bayonet Ernst Busch Solingen For Sale

Ernst Busch Solingen World War I German bayonet. Butcher Bayonets were first introduced in 1905. The bayonet has a long blade and on the top edge of the blade it has a serrated or saw tooth edge in excellent condition for its age and does not show that it was used. In WWI these Bayonets were rumored to have caused such dreadful injury that stories circulated of POWs being shot for simply carrying one. However, the design was originally intended to be used as a tool for Artillerymen and Pioneers. In fact, the \"saw back\" type bayonet was first developed by the British in the Victorian era. German WW1 examples are often encountered with the saw teeth removed; indicating a general belief that carrying such bayonets did result in dire consequences. Designed to fit all WW1 Gew 98 and 98a Rifles; these will also fit the 98k series of rifles used during WW2. This bayonet comes complete with original all steel scabbard. Very Rare.My aunt and uncle have retired and they want these sold for their road trip

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