Original German Pre-WWII 98k Bayonet by E. & F. Hörster with 1938 dated Scabbard & Panzerjäger-Abteilung Tank Destroyer Marked Leather Scabbard Original Items

Original 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.

The 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 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.

Model bayonet: Seitengewehr 84/98 III
Markings: 6588 / h, S / 155G and DURKOPP 38 (Scabbard Only)
Material: Blued steel
Grip material: Wood

Condition is excellent and shows very little wear. The wooden grip scales are in great shape, with no chips, and a great color, with some curl on one. The scabbard and blade bear non matching serial numbers which are clear. The pommel is Waffenamt marked and the blade ricasso is also marked with German number code S / 155 indicating manufacture by the well-known maker E. & F. Hörster of Solingen, the legendary “City of Blades” in Eastern Germany.

Bayonet and scabbard come complete with an original leather frog, which fits the scabbard nicely. The leather is fully intact, though there is wear present and slight dry cracking. The reinforcement on the back of the strap button is fully intact. The back is marked with 2/Pz.A.A.43 for Panzerabwehr-Abteilung 43 or Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 43.

An 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!

Specifications:
Blade Length: 10″
Blade Style: Single Edge w/ Fuller
Overall length: 15 1/4“
Crossguard: 1 1/2”
Scabbard Length: 10 1/2″