Original German WWII 98k 1944 dated Bayonet by Carl Eickhorn with Scabbard and 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: 1639 / Y and 44 cof

Material: Blued steel

Grip material: Red Bakelite

Condition of this example is excellent, and fairly close to unissued, with the original finish almost completely retained. It does however show the decline in quality towards the end of the car, as the fit and finish are below earlier examples seen, with machining marks visible over the entire bayonet. The blade still has the factory blunt edge and blued finish, with the machining marks still visible throughout the blade. The hilt is is in great shape, and the red bakelite grips have just a few scratches.

The blade bears serial number 1639 / Y, and the blade ricasso is maker code marked 44 cof, for 1944 production by Carl Eickhorn, a legendary edged weapon producer from Solingen, the “City of Blades” in Western Germany. The scabbard is in about the same condition as the bayonet: close to unissued. It does not appear to have any markings, which may simply have been to save production time.

Bayonet and scabbard come complete with an original leather frog, which fits the scabbard nicely. It is made with plated steel rivets, and all stitching is still intact, as well as the securing strap. The leather finish is worn, and looks to not have been the same level of original quality seen earlier in the war.

An original excellent condition late war issue German WWII 98k Bayonet by a highly desirable maker with a scabbard and frog . 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″