PRE WW1 BAVARIAN KING OTTO MARKED “O” RARE SAW BACK THEATER KNIFE - NEW SHEATH

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PRE WW1 BAVARIAN 98/05 KING OTTO MARKED “O” RARE SAW BACK THEATER KNIFE. Condition is Used.
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This is a KING OTTO BAVARIAN saw back bayonet. Some interesting facts follow:
1. This is an early model with no flash guard and high ears.
2. It is marked “O” on the back of the blade as seen in picture #5.
3. KING OTTO died in 1913 ....before the start of WW1. Th
us
, the “O” will appear on all blades dated 1887-1913.
4. The saw back feature was not removed completely by the allies after WW1. This one obviously had only a partial removal or it was worked over at another time.
5. The blade was cut down and fashioned into a theater knife by someone unknown.
6. A new leather sheath was recently purchased and it fits well.
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CONDITION:
The knife is over 100 years old and in very good condition.
The sheath is new.
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