German bayonet model 1898/05 "Butcher" Imperial Manufactory - Lot 238

German bayonet model 1898/05 "Butcher" Imperial Manufactory Erfurt First World War (WWI) German regulation long bayonet, called "Butcher" (Faschinenmesser), for the Gewehr 98 rifle. Straight blade with gutter, crown / ERFURT marking on heel and regimental number stamped on cruise: 142 . R . 3473 (142 infantry regiment, weapon no. 3473). Grooved wooden grip plates, secured by two rivets, pommel with groove. Without scabbard. Overall length: 65 cm. Historical information: Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 142 (IR 142) was an infantry regiment of the Imperial German Army, engaged on the Western Front during the First World War. It was particularly active in 1918, fighting in Flanders (Vierstraat sector, May 1918). Condition: significant oxidation on the blade, wear from use, patinated but stable handle.