{"product_id":"1906-imperial-german-s98-long-bayonet-for-gewehr-98-pre-wwi-with-leather-scabbard","title":"1906 Imperial German S98 Long Bayonet for Gewehr 98 – Pre-WWI – With Leather Scabbard","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImperial German Seitengewehr 98 (S98) long bayonet dated 1906\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed for use with the German \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGewehr 98 (G98) Mauser rifle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade spine retains the Imperial German crown and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"06\" date marking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, indicating 1906 production, eight years before the outbreak of World War I. The blade ricasso also bears a manufacturer marking from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuhl, Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a historic center of German arms manufacturing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe S98 is a classic early Imperial German military bayonet, distinguished by its exceptionally long blade, distinctive hooked crossguard, and grooved wooden grips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example features an approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e52 cm (20.5-inch) blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a well-defined fuller, and comes with a period-style black leather scabbard with metal fittings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In very good condition, retaining a bright, shiny metal finish with only minor signs of age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWooden Grips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Both grips remain intact, with clearly defined grooves and natural wear consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Fittings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The crossguard and pommel are intact, showing natural oxidation and age-related patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeather Scabbard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shows significant age-related wear, including deterioration of the leather, localized damage, and worn stitching. The bayonet cannot be fully inserted into the scabbard, leaving an approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 cm gap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e between the crossguard and the scabbard opening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine example of an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly Imperial German S98 long bayonet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring a clearly dated 1906 marking and a well-preserved, bright blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease refer to the photos for the overall condition and details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68033155563631,"sku":"CN000173","price":299.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/IMG_27252.jpg?v=1793131188","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/products\/1906-imperial-german-s98-long-bayonet-for-gewehr-98-pre-wwi-with-leather-scabbard","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}