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 1937 by Alex Coppel and has its original, 1937 dated, 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 mild scabbard wear. The blade retains its original factory edge. The spine of the ricasso is stamped with the date mark, 37.
The blade is marked on the ricasso with the maker’s details, “Coppel G.m.b.H.” The obverse ricasso bears the number “8765” over the letter d.
The steel pommel retains its black finish and bears two inspection stamps. The press stud is in good working order. There are some small dings on the bottom edge of the pommel.
The wooden grip scales have use and age-related wear and dings. The hardwood scales are held firmly in place with the original screws. The steel flash protector on the back of the grip has small use-related dings.
The matching numbered steel scabbard is in excellent condition. The front of the scabbard is marked above the frog stud with the number 8765 over the letter d. The back is marked at the top with the maker’s mark, “Coppel G.m.b.H.” above the date, 1937. The bayonet sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is a great example of the famous German WW2 bayonet complete with its matching maker and serial numbered scabbard.
