Vintage WWII Era German Bayonet 44ASW w/Steel Scabbard

Description

This is a Vintage WWII Era German Bayonet 44ASW with a Steel Scabbard
Features:
1.  8-3/4" Carbon Steel Blade
2.  14-1/2" overall length
3.  Tang is stamped with "44ASW" on one side and "3964" on the other side
4.  The handle is wood and shows some wear and ageing (see photos)
5.
The scabbard supplied with this bayonet is believed to be the original, it shows some wear but no dents and some light loss of paint - the scabbard and the bayonet handle appear to have a coat of black paint - not sure of this is original or added
6.  The locking mechanism to attach it to a rifle seems to be in undamaged condition, but we were not able to test it on an actual rifle; so the bayonet is offered "as is" and in the case the bayonet would need some repair to actually lock into place on a rifle would be for the new owner to accomplish at no cost to the seller
7.  The blade edge may or may not have been sharpened; if so it was not damaged in the process - it appears it has some surface pitting (see photo 9 and others for examples)
Note: The bayonet has been wiped down with a clean, soft, dry cloth only and we did not attempt to remove any patina, cleaning will be left to the purchaser.  The bayonet has been handled and stored for some time, but the blade looks like it has not been abused.  Any defects we noticed were listed, but we do not assign a level of condition.  You must see all of the photos which are considered a part of this description (use the eBay zoom-in tool), and make your own decision regarding blade, handle, and scabbard conditions; ask questions for anything you see or don't see before you decide to purchase the bayonet, because once shipped, the bayonet cannot be returned or refunded.
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