Original German WWII Commercial 98k Bayonet Marked W and H on Tang with Scabbard and Frog
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Original Item: Only One Available. In 1935 the German military introduced the K98k bolt action rifle or Karabiner 98 Kurz, as a replacement for the older GEW98 or Gewehr 98. A new, shorter bayonet was designed to go along with the shortened rifle. The K98 bayonet was officially named Seitengewehr 84/98 III or SG 84/98 III. The bayonet was designed as a close combat sidearm that could be placed on the tip of a K98.
The total length of the K98 bayonet was 15.2 inches, far shorter than the 20 inch long GEW98 bayonet. The blade was also straighter in shape and the hand guard was omitted. The K98 bayonet was carried in a leather frog, or Seitengewehrtragetasche, on the left side on the equipment belt in combination with the shovel and its carrier. The maker marks on k98 bayonets where stamped onto the top of the blade. On the reverse the batch number and suffix were stamped. This was however only true of military issued bayonets, while the commercially sold bayonets, such as this example, were usually minimally marked.
Model bayonet: Seitengewehr 84/98 III
Markings: W and H on tang under grips
Material: Blued steel
Grip material: Red Bakelite
Condition is excellent with original bluing on blade, bakelite grips intact and a working locking button. The blade has the factory "sharpening", which did not really make the blade sharp: that was up to the soldier. There is some runner wear to the finish, and also a few spots from contact with the runner, which is wavy spring steel, but these are minor. There is a tiny ship at the very tip of the blade, but otherwise it is great. The pommel retains the finish fairly well, however there is some overall surface rust, which we have left intact to preserve the patina. The scabbard finish is still in good condition, showing light wear but no denting.
We pulled the grips off of he bayonet as well as the flash guard on the back, and were able to see some markings on the tang, with a W on one side, and an H on the other, which we have not been able to identify. The scabbard is held in a very nice service used black leather frog with steel rivets. The leather does show wear, but is solid, and the stitching is intact as well. The securing strap works well, and has a steel stud.
An original commercially sold German WWII 98k Bayonet in very good condition with an original scabbard and frog. Ready to display or fit to your 98K rifle!
Specifications:
Blade Length: 10"
Blade Style: Single Edge w/ Fuller
Overall length: 15 1/4“
Crossguard: 1 1/2”
Scabbard Length: 10 1/2"
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