Seitengewehr 98/02 Erfurt W02

[PrayingMantis]

After years of hunting, I snagged a 98/02. This one was made by Erfurt and accepted in 1902. This is definitely a grail-level piece for me, especially since it’s marked to the XIX ArmeeKorps.

Auction photos looked a little rough, but I think the gamble paid off. After sone Ballistol and bronze wool it looks worlds better. The major detraction is the staining on the blade, looks like it was put in the scabbard while wet, but otherwise it’s pretty nice. The scabbard unfortunately isn’t marked, and is missing the throat, but it’s solid.

 

[chrisftk]

Fantastic 98/02!

 

[cj556]

Congrats Cyprus

 

[Nick S]

One of the coolest of all the Imperial blades for sure! Nice!

 

[grimlin13]

Great find.
I almost missed seeing this post. As primarily a bayonet guy, I do not look at some of the other sub-forums very often, if at all. I am sure there are others that do the same.
P.M. would you be so kind as to re-post this bayonet and any other bayonets you have posted in this sub-forum or other sub-forums to the Bayonets and Accessories sub-forum?

 

[PrayingMantis]

Thanks everyone! I really am thrilled to have this one.

 

[PrayingMantis]

Great find.
I almost missed this this seeing this post. As primarily a bayonet guy, I do not look at some of the other sub-forums very often, if at all. I am sure there are others that do the same.
P.M. would you be so kind as to re-post this bayonet and any other bayonets you have posted in this sub-forum or other sub-forums to the Bayonets and Accessories sub-forum?

Certainly! I opted to post this one here since a few of us are tracking acceptance stamps, but I will repost it in the Bayonet section. I plan to eventually photograph all of my Gew bayonets individually.

 

[grimlin13]

Certainly! I opted to post this one here since a few of us are tracking acceptance stamps, but I will repost it in the Bayonet section. I plan to eventually photograph all of my Gew bayonets individually.

Thank you.
Nice collection. Look forward to seeing more.