Description
Original Germany WW2 1944 K98 bayonet made by WKC Waffenfabrik G.m.b.H. wood grips, original metal scabbard; matching serial numbers. Scarce type in rare UNUSED condition.
Original WW2 era German bayonet for “Karabiner 98K” Mauser bolt-action rifle. Manufactured in 1937 by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie. (WKC) Waffenfabrik G.m.b.H in Solingen, Germany. Long before WW2, WKC was a well-respected German sword manufacturing company; they produced some of the highest quality swords for the German military since 1883. Original metal scabbard has matching serial numbers – a hard-to-find set in rare unused condition. Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie had always made a quality product and it definitely shows in the overall quality of this K98 bayonet.
Ricasso is sharply stamped 44 cvl on one side, serial number 5407 on the other; this specimen is in rare unused condition – this type is hard-to-find this nice as most were used as intended. The bayonet is about 15-1/4” / 38.8 cm overall; the blade is about 10″ / 26 cm long. The blade has retained 99% of its original bluing; original late-war production wood grips are in great condition with no cracks or chips. The bayonet’s release button is in perfect working order. The Waffenamt stamp on the bayonet’s pommel near the release button looks like oA618.
The bayonet comes with its original steel scabbard with matching serial number on the throat. It’ om excellent overall condition with no dents. Light surface rust on the back is noted for accuracy; about 90% of the original bluing remaining; there is no frog. Over 90 years later this Germany WW2 1944 K98 bayonet and its original scabbard are in 100% serviceable condition still. Don’t miss your chance to add this attractive K98 specimen to your collection!
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