Original German WWII 98k 1939 dated Bayonet by Jetter and Scheerer with Scabbard & Rare Late War Frog 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: 39 / J. Sch / 5978
Material: Blued steel
Grip material: Ribbed Dark Red Bakelite

Condition is very good with original bluing on blade, bakelite grips intact and a working locking button. There is runner wear near the tip which is still present, but otherwise the original finish on the blade is in good shape. The bakelite grip scales are in good shape, with a few minor chips, and some wear. The bluing on the handle is still intact, but there are spots of light surface rust scattered on the hilt. The scabbard shows overall wear to the finish, but no major oxidation or dents, and fits the bayonet nicely.

The pommel is Waffenamt marked Eagle / WaA155 twice, also present on the cross guard, and the blade spine is also marked with 39 (on spine) for 1939 manufacture. J.Sch. is the abbreviation for AG für Feinmechanik vorm. Jetter & Scheerer located in Tuttlingen, Württemberg. J.Sch produced S84/98 bayonets until 1941. This company is far better known as Aesculap, a top maker of surgical equipment, which also made some edged weapons during the pre and early war years. This is a quite rare and desirable maker of k98K bayonets. The scabbard bears the marking S/155G, for manufacture by E. & F. Hörster of Solingen, manufacture in 1935.

The bayonet and scabbard come complete with an original rare late war leather frog, which fits the scabbard nicely. The frog does show age, with the finish on the front showing a lot of cracking and some flaking. The enclosing strap is very worn and has a tear as shown, but still displays nicely as a very rare example. 

An original late war German WWII Matching 98k Bayonet and scabbard by a desirable maker in very good condition. Comes complete with a rare late war frog and is ready to display or fit to your 98K rifle!

Dimensions:
Blade length: 9 7/8”
Blade Style: Single Edged with Fuller
Overall length: 15”
Crossguard: 1 1/2”
Scabbard length: 10 3/4″

Karabiner 98k
The Karabiner 98 kurz, often abbreviated Karabiner 98k, Kar98k or K98k and also sometimes incorrectly referred to as a K98 (a K98 is a Polish carbine and copy of the Kar98a), is a bolt-action rifle chambered for the 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge. It was adopted on 21 June 1935 as the standard service rifle by the German Wehrmacht. It was one of the final developments in the long line of Mauser military rifles.

Although supplemented by semi-automatic and fully automatic rifles during World War II, the Karabiner 98k remained the primary German service rifle until the end of the war in 1945. Millions were captured by the Soviets at the conclusion of World War II and were widely distributed as military aid. The Karabiner 98k therefore continues to appear in conflicts across the world as they are taken out of storage during times of strife.