Original Imperial German M-1898/05 Transitional Butcher Sawback Bayonet and Scabbard by Erfurt Arsenal - Dated 1915 German Militaria Excellent M1/M1A1 TSMG Thompson Sub-Machine

Excellent M1/M1A1 TSMG Thompson Sub-Machine Gun barrel

where it was instrumental to the Americans successful "island hopping" campaign

most likely from a combination of sweat and powder burn while in service

ready for display

This example bears original German maker code ac

Original Imperial German M-1898/05 Transitional Butcher Sawback Bayonet and Scabbard by Erfurt Arsenal - Dated 1915 German Militaria Excellent M1/M1A1 TSMG Thompson Sub-MachineOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of the M 1898 05 Bayonet (Seitengewehr), which was the most common German Bayonet of the First World War. It was intended for use on the standard issue service rifle of Imperial Germany: the Mauser designed Gewehr 98 (GEW 98). It features a heavy 14. 5 inch steel blade with distinct bulge toward the point, giving extra weight and power to the business end, known as a "butcher