{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-98k-1941-dated-bayonet-by-weyersberg-kirschbaum-co-with-scabbard-matching-serial-7640","title":"Original German WWII 98k 1941 Dated Bayonet by Weyersberg Kirschbaum \u0026 Co. with Scabbard - Matching Serial 7640","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 or SG 84\/98. The bayonet was designed as a close combat sidearm that could be placed on the tip of a K98.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\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 where stamped onto the top of the blade. On the reverse the batch number and suffix were stamped.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel bayonet: Seitengewehr 84\/98\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarkings: \u003cstrong\u003e7640 \/ b\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e41 cvl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial: Blued steel\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrip material: Red Ribbed Bakelite\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent with some of the original bluing on blade, grips intact and a working locking button. The blade has also never been sharpened, so it was most likely never issued in the field. The bakelite grip scales are in great shape, with no chips, and just some light scratches. The scabbard and blade bear matching serial numbers\u003cstrong\u003e 7640 \/ b\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the pommel is Waffenamt marked. The blade ricasso is also marked with German three letter code \u003cstrong\u003e41 cvl\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating 1941 manufacture by the well-known maker Weyersberg Kirschbaum \u0026amp; Co of Solingen, the legendary \"City of Blades\" in Eastern Germany.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBayonet comes complete without a frog. The scabbard does show age, and the finish is almost completely worn away.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original German WWII Matching 98k Bayonet and scabbard 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: 10\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edge w\/ Fuller\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 15 1\/4“\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 1 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 10 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40297905127493,"sku":"ONJR22ARNC038","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONJR22ARNC038__02.jpg?v=1662579711","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-98k-1941-dated-bayonet-by-weyersberg-kirschbaum-co-with-scabbard-matching-serial-7640","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}