German WW2 M1884/98. Also known as the K98, as it was designed for use with the Karabiner 98 kurz, bolt-action rifle. The K98k rifle was the standard service rifle used by the German Wehrmacht during WW2.
This bayonet was made in 1943 by E.u.F Horster and has its original matching numbered scabbard.
The 250mm single-edged blade has a deep single fuller on both sides and is in excellent condition retaining its original black finish with some scabbard wear.
The blade is marked on the ricasso with the date and maker’s dispersal code, 43asw for 1943, E.u.F. Horster. The obverse ricasso bears the number “1643” over two italicised letters.
The steel pommel retains its original black finish and bears two inspection stamps. The press stud is in good working order.
The wooden grip scales are in good condition and are held firmly in place with the original screws.
The matching numbered steel scabbard is in excellent condition. The front of the scabbard is marked above the frog stud with the number 1643 over two italicised letters. The back is marked at the top with the date and maker’s mark, 43asw. The bayonet sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is an excellent example of the famous German WW2 bayonet complete with its matching maker and serial numbered scabbard.
£185.00
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