{"product_id":"original-german-pre-wwii-98k-bayonet-by-e-f-horster-with-1941-dated-scabbard-tropical-deutsches-afrika-korps-dak-web-frog-matching-serial-2095-h","title":"Original German Pre-WWII 98k Bayonet by E. \u0026 F. Hörster with 1941 dated Scabbard \u0026 Tropical Deutsches Afrika Korps DAK Web Frog - Matching Serial 2095 h","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 were stamped onto the top of the blade. On the reverse the batch number and suffix were stamped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel bayonet: Seitengewehr 84\/98 III\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarkings: \u003cstrong\u003e2095 \/ h , S \/ 155K and 1941 cof\u003c\/strong\u003e (Scabbard Only)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial: Blued steel\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrip material: Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, but definitely shows wear and use. This is a bayonet that was used during the war, not one that stayed in storage.The wooden grip scales are in great shape, with no chips, and a great color, with some curl on one. The scabbard and blade bear matching serial numbers \u003cstrong\u003e2095 \/ h\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are clear. The pommel is Waffenamt marked and the blade ricasso is also marked with German number code \u003cstrong\u003eS \/ 155\u003c\/strong\u003e indicating manufacture by the well-known maker E. \u0026amp; F. Hörster of Solingen, the legendary \"City of Blades\" in Eastern Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scabbard has the same serial number of \u003cstrong\u003e2095\u003c\/strong\u003e but a different maker\u003cstrong\u003e 41 cof\u003c\/strong\u003e. for 1941 production by Carl Eickhorn, a legendary edged weapon producer from Solingen, the \"City of Blades\" in Western Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBayonet and scabbard come complete with an original DAK web frog, which fits the scabbard nicely. The Olive-green colored web frog is fully intact, though there is a tiny bit of wear to the stitching around the hole for the scabbard button. The reinforcement on the back of the strap button is fully intact. There are unfortunately no legible markings on the frog, as they were ink stamped and readily wear off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original very nice service worn German WWII 98k Bayonet and scabbard with frog by a highly desirable maker. Ready to display or fit to your 98K rifle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Length: 10\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Style: Single Edge w\/ Fuller\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall length: 15 1\/4“\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrossguard: 1 1\/2”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScabbard Length: 10 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40592081879109,"sku":"ONSVKKD39","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSVKKD39__02.jpg?v=1687388173","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-pre-wwii-98k-bayonet-by-e-f-horster-with-1941-dated-scabbard-tropical-deutsches-afrika-korps-dak-web-frog-matching-serial-2095-h","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}