Original German WWII 1943 dated 98k Bayonet by Clemen & Jung with Scabbard – Matching Serial 7075 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 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.

Model bayonet: Seitengewehr 84/98 III

Markings: 7075, 26 and 43 cqh

Material: Blued steel

Grip material: red bakelite

Condition of this example is honestly one of the best we have ever seen. It is unissued, and close to MINT. Only some light storage wear prevents it from looking exactly as it did when it was completed. The blade still has the factory blunt edge and blued finish, with the machining marks still visible throughout the blade. There is barely any runner wear, and the factory grease is still present in places. The red bakelite grip scales are in a similar condition, and very attractive. The handle has almost no wear, with a bit of grease around the lock.

The scabbard and blade bear matching serial numbers 7075. The pommel is Waffenamt marked and he blade ricasso is also marked with German three letter code 43 cqh indicating 1943 manufacture by the well-known maker Clemen & Jung of Solingen, the legendary “City of Blades” in Eastern Germany. The scabbard has the same markings on the reverse. Both the pommel and the bayonet stud are marked with number 26 as well.

An original German WWII Matching 98k Bayonet and scabbard by a rare maker, complete and in exceptional condition. 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″