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 1938 by Mundlos AG of Magdeburg.
The 252mm single edged blade has a deep single fuller on both sides and is in excellent condition retaining its original black finish. The blade retains its squared factory edge.
The blade is marked on the ricasso with the maker’s mark, MUNDLOS. The obverse ricasso bears the serial number 762 over the letter Z.
The blackened steel pommel bears two inspection stamps. The working press stud bears the same marking. The Bakelite grip scales are in good condition and are held firmly in place with the original screws.
The matching numbered black steel scabbard is in excellent condition. The front of the scabbard is marked above the frog stud with the number 762 over Z. The back is marked at the top with the name, MUNDLOS above the date 38. The ball finial of the scabbard bears an inspection stamp.
This is an excellent condition example of the famous German WW2 bayonet.
