{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-98k-1942-dated-bayonet-by-carl-eickhorn-with-matching-maker-scabbard-and-tropical-deutsches-afrika-korps-dak-web-frog","title":"Original German WWII 98k 1942 dated Bayonet by Carl Eickhorn with Matching Maker Scabbard and Tropical Deutsches Afrika Korps DAK Web Frog","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. In 1935 the German military introduced the K98k bolt action rifle or \u003cem\u003eKarabiner 98 Kurz\u003c\/em\u003e, 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 \u003cem\u003eSeitengewehr\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eSeitengewehrtragetasche\u003c\/em\u003e, 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\u003eMarkings: \u003cstrong\u003e2409 \/ x\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e42 cof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Blued steel\u003cbr\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 grips are intact, and the bayonet has a functional locking button. The blade has been sharpened for use in the field, replacing the factory blunt edge. It shows runner wear as well as edge wear from use, most likely being used as a utility knife in the field. The wooden grips are in good shape, but do show wear, with scratches and dents, but no major cracks or chips. The handle shows surface oxidation, however the proof marks are still visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scabbard has a different serial number of \u003cstrong\u003e3103\u003c\/strong\u003e but the same maker \u003cstrong\u003e42 cof\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.\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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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":40441878315077,"sku":"ONSV22TGF111","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV22TGF111__02.jpg?v=1669755823","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-98k-1942-dated-bayonet-by-carl-eickhorn-with-matching-maker-scabbard-and-tropical-deutsches-afrika-korps-dak-web-frog","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}