{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-98k-1942-dated-bayonet-by-carl-eickhorn-with-1943-dated-scabbard","title":"Original German WWII 98k 1942 dated Bayonet by Carl Eickhorn with 1943 Dated Scabbard","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.\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 were 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 III\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarkings: \u003cstrong\u003e2396 \/ b\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e42 cof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial: Blued steel\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrip material: Red Bakelite\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bayonet is in great condition with minor storage wear. The grips are intact, and the bayonet has a functional locking button. The blade has not been sharpened\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efor use in the field, retaining the factory blunt edge. It shows runner wear as well as edge wear from minor use. The handle shows surface oxidation, however the proof marks are still visible.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scabbard has a different serial number and maker; \u003cstrong\u003e43 fnj \/ 4395\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pommel is Waffenamt marked and the blade ricasso is maker code marked \u003cstrong\u003e42 cof\u003c\/strong\u003e, for 1942 production by Carl Eickhorn, a legendary edged weapon producer from Solingen, the \"City of Blades\" in Western Germany. The reverse of the scabbard bears the same markings, so this is a matching set.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original very nice service worn German WWII 98k Bayonet and scabbard by a highly desirable maker. Ready to display or fit to your 98K rifle!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\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":40586891886661,"sku":"ONJR23CHB52","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR23CHB52__02.jpg?v=1686292096","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-98k-1942-dated-bayonet-by-carl-eickhorn-with-1943-dated-scabbard","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}