John333 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 An older K98 bayonet, has lost most of it's original blueing, patinated, has wooden grips, which look original to the bayonet, scabbard hook is the older type with "ornamentation". The grip screws have been turned or replaced, these have lost all original blueing and have been cleaned, re-worked or partly replaced, the bolt ends are too long and do not fit flush and neatly, I suspect, replaced at some time. Scabbard throat has been replaced, differs to the original, the serial numbers match, but apparently strange, and one number has been stamped on the entry of the scabbard plate, never seen this before, the scabbard throat plate has been ground down on one side, not original to the scabbard. The webbing frog looks period, not sure whether factory made or a field made piece. A further examination or research on this piece would be interesting. Where did it come from? Compare with other standard K.98 bayonets. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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