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: 8567 and 41 cul
Material: Blued steel
Grip material: Red Bakelite
Condition is excellent, with extensive signs of use. It still retains over 90% of the bluing on the blade, the bakelite grips fully intact, and has a working locking button. The blade has the original factory “sharpening”, which did not really make the blade sharp: that was up to the soldier. Aside from runner wear, unfortunately the blade is missing the tip completely. The red bakelite grips are in good condition, showing moderate wear. The handle shows just a bit of wear from cleaning and light oxidation. The scabbard is in really great shape, showing almost none of the original finish, with just a bit of wear at the bottom.
The scabbard and blade bear matching serial numbers 8567. The pommel is Waffenamt marked and the blade ricasso is also marked with German three letter code 41 cul indicating 1941 manufacture by the rare edged weapon producer Ernst Pack und Sohne from Solingen, the legendary “City of Blades” in the mountains of Western Germany.
A fantastic example of a German WWII Matching 98k Bayonet and scabbard by a highly desirable maker. Ready to 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″