Original German WWII 98k 1941 dated Bayonet by Carl Eickhorn with Scabbard – Matching Serial 299 i 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 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: 299 / i and 41 cof
Material: Blued steel
Grip material: Black Bakelite

This bayonet is in very good used condition, with wear from age and use in service. The grips are intact, and the bayonet has a functional locking button. The blade was sharpened and shows signs of use, with wear to the edge and scratches on the body of the blade. There is some damage that could be sharpened out, but we have left it in place to preserve the history. The handle shows surface oxidation and finish loss, however there is no major rust or damage, just wear from service. The scabbard is in very good condition with no major dents, tough it has overall a peppered patina to much the surface.

The blade and scabbard bear matching serial numbers 299 / i, and the pommel is Waffenamt WaA883 marked. The blade ricasso is also marked with German three letter code cof over 41, indicating 1941 manufacture by the legendary maker Carl Eickhorn of Solingen, the legendary “City of Blades” in Eastern Germany. The reverse of the scabbard bears the same markings, so this is a matching set. We checked the Waffenamt office records, and “883” is the correct inspector for Solingen.

According to J. Anthony Carter’s book, GERMAN KNIFE AND SWORD MAKERS, this company was founded in 1865 by Carl Eickhorn, and is arguably the most famous of all Solingen makers. Not only could the family trace their history back 500 years, but they could also demonstrate involvement in the hardening and grinding industries for the same period. Truly the nobility of Solingen Edged weapon dynasties. Eickhorn edged weapons are the most desirable of all makers.

An original very nice service worn German WWII 98k Bayonet and scabbard by the most desirable of all Solingen makers. 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″

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.