{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-lot-of-3-k98-bayonets-with-scabbards-2-military-issue-1-firemans-dress","title":"Original German WWII Lot of 3 K98 Bayonets with Scabbards - (2) Military Issue \u0026 (1) Fireman's Dress","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 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\u003eHere we have a very nice set of 3 mismatched 98k bayonets, which all vary slightly in style. The military examples are both maker marked, but the scabbards are not serial number matched, while the third is a Fireman's dress bayonet. We are selling these at a lot, with a significant discount from what they would sell at individually. Please consult the high resolution photos for condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bayonets In This Lot:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Military Issue with Bakelite grip scales and steel scabbard. Maker coded \u003cstrong\u003e43 ffc\u003c\/strong\u003e for 1943 manufacture by the well-known maker \u003cem\u003eFriedr. Herder Abr. Sohn of Solingen\u003c\/em\u003e, the legendary \"City of Blades\" in Eastern Germany. Bayonet serial is \u003cstrong\u003e4442 \/ \u003cem\u003ed\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, while scabbard is \u003cstrong\u003e5493 \/ \u003cem\u003ehh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Military Issue with wooden grip scales and steel scabbard. Marked with pre-war code \u003cstrong\u003eS\/244. 36.\u003c\/strong\u003e, for 1936 manufacture by \u003cem\u003eMundlos AG Nähmaschinenfabrik\u003c\/em\u003e in Magdeburg Nord. Bayonet serial is \u003cstrong\u003e3974 \/ k\u003c\/strong\u003e, while scabbard is \u003cstrong\u003e6535 \/ i\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Fireman's Dress bayonet with nickel plated handle and blade, with bakelite grips. It is not maker marked, suggesting government issue. It was sharpened and put into service during the war, even though it is a dress bayonet. It is not equipped with a slot to fit on a rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are all lovely examples that come ready to be displayed or fitted to your rifles (Military versions only)!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Specifications:\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":40628535164997,"sku":"ONSV23CSR73","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV23CSR73__01.jpg?v=1693496366","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-lot-of-3-k98-bayonets-with-scabbards-2-military-issue-1-firemans-dress","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}