WW1 Prussian Army S98/05 mS Seitengewehr – SAWBACK BUTCHER BAYONET – VERY NICE!

You are bidding on an EXCELLENT used example of a WW1 PrussianS98/05 mS (n.A.) Seitengewehr SawbackBayonet! Primarily issued to Pioneers, MG Detachments, and Specialized Troops, it comes complete with the original scabbard and frog!The Sawback Butcher Bayonet was designated as the S98/05 S or m.S. (mit Säge – with saw). During WW1, the Sawback got the reputation for being an extremely dangerous weapon that could cause severe injury. Through an allied propaganda campaign designed to make the blade seem inhumane, the Germans decided to remove the saw teeth and suspended production in 1917. Many examples found today had the teeth ground off, as soldiers that were captured with a Sawback bayonet, were often harshly treated (and this alone gave g ood reason to grind the teeth off).Made of steel, this Second Pattern Prussian S98/05 mS (n.A.) Sawback Bayonet is in VERY NICE condition considering its age. Features the manufacture stamp,CITO–CÖLN(Cito Waffenfabrik GmbH, Cologne), one of the lesser-seen wartime contractors. Fullsawback teeth and shows light surface pitting that is visible but cannot be felt by touch – purely cosmetic and typical of mild storage oxidation, not corrosion or damage. Edge has been lightly sharpened, though the profile remains correct. Grips are tight, with no looseness or cracks, and the pommel bears an Imperial crown inspection proof…confirming acceptance at a Prussian ordnance office.Crossguard is unit/rack numbered ('114'), indicating actual wartime issue to a specific weapon set, not a later commercial or parade piece.The scabbard is original to this knife, and matches in condition, with various marks and wear throughout. Frog is also original to this set. A RARE maker, it would make a SUPERB addition to any collection or display!