{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-98k-bayonet-by-e-f-horster-with-scabbard-broken-tropical-dak-web-frog-dated-1935","title":"Original German WWII 98k Bayonet by E. \u0026 F. Hörster with Scabbard \u0026 Broken Tropical DAK Web Frog - Dated 1935","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 web), or \u003cem\u003eSeitengewehr Tragetasche\u003c\/em\u003e, on the left side of 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\u003e8828 \/ S-155G\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Blued steel\u003cbr\u003eGrip material: Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is very rough, with heavy oxidation to the hilt and crossguard with heavy wear to the blade, including two trauma dents to the edge. The button at the pommel is heavily oxidized but does still function. The blade and scabbard bear mismatched serial numbers 8828 and 8009. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade ricasso is marked with \u003cstrong\u003eS-155G\u003c\/strong\u003e, the maker code for the well-known maker \u003cstrong\u003eE. \u0026amp; F. Hörster \u003c\/strong\u003eof Solingen, the legendary \"City of Blades\" in Western Germany. The G indicates that this example was manufactured in 1935.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scabbard show extremely heavy oxidation and wear. Bayonet and scabbard come complete with an original DAK web frog, which fits the scabbard nicely. The frog is heavily worn and broken, with the securing knob having broken off of the one strap and is now sitting in the hole. 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 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\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":42685733142597,"sku":"ONJR23OL0190","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR23OL0190__01.jpg?v=1745427988","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-98k-bayonet-by-e-f-horster-with-scabbard-broken-tropical-dak-web-frog-dated-1935","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}