NO RESERVE DISCOVERY ANTIQUE AUCTION 50
By Antique Arena Inc
Apr 9, 2022
2910 Coney Island Ave. 1st Floor, Brooklyn NY 11234, United States
A large collection of antique items combined from several NYC estates. Fine art, photographs, documents, military memorabilia, art glass, porcelain, decorative antiques, and more...
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LOT 417:

WWI GERMAN S.1898 N/A LONG GEW 98 BAYONET

Sold for: $100
Start price:
$ 10
Estimated price :
$100 - $150
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Auction took place on Apr 9, 2022 at Antique Arena Inc
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WWI GERMAN S.1898 N/A LONG GEW 98 BAYONET

The bayonet has the typical long pipe backed 20 1/2 blade, also called a quillback. The blade ricasso is maker marked SIMSON & CO / SUHL, a well known manufacturer of German bayonets. This bayonet is an example of the second model of this bayonet, the n.A. neu Art model introduced in 1902, and the grip is made of two halves from wood. There was also a substantial export market for the Gewehr 98 rifle and bayonets, and this is one such example, made under contract for the Peruvian Government.

Dimensions: 26 3/4" in. Length. All measurements are approximate.