WW1 German 1916c Ersatz Bayonet
This is a WW1 German 1916c bayonet, a classic example of the “Ersatz” (substitute) bayonets produced during the later stages of the First World War. These bayonets were manufactured using whatever materials were available due to shortages of steel. This example features a simple construction with a steel blade and a wooden grip, reflecting the wartime necessity for rapid production and material conservation. The 1916c bayonet was designed for use on standard German rifles, providing a close-quarters combat weapon for soldiers in the trenches.
Condition and Collectability
This bayonet shows signs of age and use consistent with its wartime history. The blade exhibits patina and wear, and the wooden grip may show some cracking or loss of finish. While not in pristine condition, this bayonet is a genuine piece of military history, offering a tangible connection to the First World War. It would be of interest to collectors of military memorabilia, particularly those specialising in German weaponry or trench warfare artefacts.
To place a bid simply click the directly bid button to bid the next amount. If you wish to leave a commission/high bid, enter your amount in the grey box and click the custom bid button, our system will bid on your behalf. You will be notified by email if you win. We operate a soft close format, the auction will be extended by 3 minutes if a bid is placed in the closing 3 minutes.
Items are sold on a “sold as seen” basis, electrical items etc are untested unless stated otherwise in the title of the items in question. We have a viewing day on Saturday 10am-3pm if you are unsure about an item from photos. Please be aware that once a bid is placed we will not be able to issue any refunds unless there is a clear and obvious error made by ourselves in the item title, in the event of an incorrect bid being placed, you must contact us on the mobile phone number 07904 339160/description.
Please be aware that as we are now VAT registered the buyers commission is now 17.5% plus VAT.
#### As of 1/10/2021 we will be implementing a 7 day collection rule – items must be collected within 7 days unless an agreement is arranged in the event of instances such as being away on holiday, medical reasons etc. Any lots that are not collected within 7 days will be liable to a storage charge of £1.20 per day. Thank you. ####
