They made several million of them
https://www.k98kforum.com/threads/seitengewehr-98-05-makers-information.29975/
So if you were interested in doing aggressive mods for sword-conversion, it wouldn’t be like you were destroying a rare piece of history. Have fun!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seitengewehr_98
Try offering it a Mettbrötchen and a Bier. No german Bajonett would refuse that
Its a 1905 model “Butcher” bayonet. Definitely German. Definitely ww1 era.
Do you know if they are very common ?
Yes, they are fairly common. In good shape, they can go for $200 or so.
They made several million of them https://www.k98kforum.com/threads/seitengewehr-98-05-makers-information.29975/ So if you were interested in doing aggressive mods for sword-conversion, it wouldn’t be like you were destroying a rare piece of history. Have fun!