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.
Here we have a very nice set of 3 mismatched 98k bayonets, which all vary slightly in style. All are maker marked military examples, but the scabbards are not serial number matched. 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.
The Bayonets In This Lot:
– Military Issue with Bakelite grip scales and steel scabbard. Maker marked DÜRKOPP, for Dürkopp-Werke. A.-G. of Bielefeld, Germany, and dated 38 on the blade spine. Bayonet serial number is 5280, while scabbard is 8997 / c.
– Military Issue with wooden grip scales and steel scabbard. Maker marked GEBR. HELLER, for Gebrüder Heller of Marienthal, and dated 38 on the blade spine. Bayonet serial number is 5035, while scabbard is 671 / f.
– Military Issue with wooden grip scales and steel scabbard. Maker marked J. Sch., for Jetter & Scheerer of Tuttlingen, and dated 38 on the blade spine. Bayonet serial number is 2065 / a, while scabbard is 37323 / 187.
These are all lovely examples that come ready to be displayed or fitted to your rifles!
Approx. Specifications:
Blade Length: 10″
Blade Style: Single Edge w/ Fuller
Overall length: 15 1/4“
Crossguard: 1 1/2”
Scabbard Length: 10 1/2″