Original German WWI M1898 n/A GEW 98 Bayonet by P.D. Lüneschloss Solingen with Scabbard Barrels 88 in German blackface type

88 in German blackface type and also has serial number 1972 / S on the barrel and receiver

but we did however use a bore camera to inspect the interior and there is no evidence of a hole having been cut and could just be an area of heavy paint

The helmet band is in ery good condition

It continued to face stiff German resistance as it advanced to key positions southeast of Saint-Lo

Original German WWI M1898 n/A GEW 98 Bayonet by P.D. Lüneschloss Solingen with Scabbard Barrels 88 in German blackface typeOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very good original Imperial German Model 1898 neuer Art bayonet manufactured by P. D. Lneschloss of Solingen for use with the Gewehr 98 rifle. The bayonet retains its distinctive long quill back blade, two piece wooden grip, full hilt assembly, and leather scabbard with metal fittings. The bayonet and scabbard bear different serial numbers and did not originate as a matching numbered set. The Seitengewehr