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This is my Mauser Model S 1898 n/A bayonet, dated 1914. Often referred to as a Second pattern example of the M1898, known as the n/A (neuer Art = newer model), the n/A has the more common two-piece wood grip, while the 1898 A/A was made with a one-piece wooden grip.

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Comment by Lars Ray on July 12, 2024 at 22:55

Yea....you made comments before I finshed my editing...that's what crazy Bay collectors do. The S09nA.2 is the photo number on file in my catalog....not for custmer consumption. :-D

You nailed it - this ione is for the Gew98. The lack of muzzle ring is by design. Until I learned that, I thought the previous owner had ground it off. 

Comment by Kevin D on July 12, 2024 at 21:35

Dang that thing is long!

The handle is distinctly German, but I thought that most German bayonets were significantly shorter.

Now your photo title is S09nA.2...  So I am now assuming the this was designed to fit the 'new' 8mm Mauser rifle.  Either the K98 or maybe the Gew98.  Either way that is one heck of a long bayo.

No muzzle ring...  Was that a post production alteration?  Or was the bayonet designed to fit that closely to the rifle?  The muzzle ring provided a second point of attachment, the the whole bayonet was more secure.  A solid design feature I thought.  With no muzzle ring it would rely on the lug attachment as its sole means of support.

My '88 Prussian bayonet has the muzzle ring removed, but that was (officially sanctioned) so the bayonet could be used newer 1898 Mauser rifles.  Around 1908 I think.

Good looking bayonet!

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