Ww1 1898/05 sawback

[John333]

Recently purchased this does it look ok ?

[Fritz]

Nice example with staining, as usual with this type of bayonet. Here are two further examples.

[John333]

Nice I defiantly want to expand my collections. Do you recommend I clean off some of the grease or leave as is ? 

[Fritz]

I would give it a clean with oil only, preferably a good gun oil, such als Balistol or WD40. Avoid contact with the wood, linseed oil is ideal for the wood.