Original German WWI M1898/05 n/A Butcher Sawback Bayonet by Rare Maker J.H. Becker with Steel Scabbard Empire Edged Weapons There were also issues with

There were also issues with the spent cartridges getting stuck

The crown stands 2 1/4" high at the front

The lower portion appears to have broken off long ago

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Original German WWI M1898/05 n/A Butcher Sawback Bayonet by Rare Maker J.H. Becker with Steel Scabbard Empire Edged Weapons There were also issues withOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great 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 blade". This