{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-98k-bayonet-by-f-w-holler-with-matching-scabbard-leather-frog-dated-1943","title":"Original German WWII 98k Bayonet by F. W. Höller with Matching Scabbard \u0026 Leather Frog - Dated 1943","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\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. Early production examples such as this one have ribbed bakelite grips. As the war progressed, the specification was changed to wooden grips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Bayonet: Seitengewehr 84\/98 III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings: \u003cstrong\u003e5993 \/ d \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e43 fze\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Blued steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrip material: Wooden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is very good with original bluing on blade, wooden grips intact and a working locking button. The blade has the factory \"sharpening\", which did not really make the blade sharp: that was up to the soldier. The blade is in good order without any serious wear. The wooden grips are in good shape, with no chips, and just some light wear. The bluing on the handle is quite nice, and has just a bit of wear and rust. The scabbard is in very good shape, still showing a good amount of the original bluing, though there is wear and denting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe scabbard and blade bear matching serial numbers \u003cstrong\u003e5993\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ d. The pommel is Waffenamt Waa519 marked, correct for Solingen, and the blade ricasso is also marked with the German three letter code \u003cstrong\u003e43 fze\u003c\/strong\u003e indicating 1943 manufacture by the well-known maker \u003cstrong\u003eF. W. Höller of Solingen\u003c\/strong\u003e, the legendary \"City of Blades\" in Eastern Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBayonet and scabbard come complete with an original leather frog, which fits the scabbard nicely. The frog does show age, and it looks to be a mid war frog, with aluminum rivets with steel washers, all of which are still intact. The frog originally had a securing strap, however it looks to have torn off long ago. The stitching is fully intact, but the leather is definitely a bit stiff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn lovely original mid war German WWII Matching 98k Bayonet and scabbard by a highly desirable maker, complete with an original frog. Ready to display or fit to your 98K rifle!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 10\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Style: Single Edge w\/ Fuller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall length: 15 1\/4“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossguard: 1 1\/2”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScabbard Length: 10 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42613485502533,"sku":"ONJR24RECT101","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24RECT101__01.jpg?v=1743437212","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-98k-bayonet-by-f-w-holler-with-matching-scabbard-leather-frog-dated-1943","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}