German, WW2, K98 Bayonet (M1884/98 III), with Scabbard and Frog, with Matching Numbers dated 1943 by WKC Waffenfabrik, Solingen Wald

*German, WW2, K98 Bayonet (M1884/98 III), with Scabbard and Frog, with Matching Numbers dated 1943 by WKC Waffenfabrik, Solingen Wald*

Fantastic and very rare to find an original issue blade and scabbard with matching numbers. Marked on both the bayonet and scabbard: "43 cvl" and on the obverse with the serial number "627". "cvl" is the war time code for WKC Waffenfabrik, Solingen Wald. 43 indicates the year of manufacture, 1943. There are two waffemants discernable on the pommel and one on the ball finial of the scabbard. Wooden grips. The handle has a straight pommel of simplified design, which has a cloverleaf-shaped groove with a split-nut locking knob. The blade is blued and fullered. This is a great example of the knife bayonet used with the 8 mm. Mauser Kar 98k, the Seitengewehr (sidearm) M1884/98 Third Pattern.

Measures approx: 25.2cm blade, 38.5cm overall.

The K98 bayonet, adopted by the Wehrmacht in 1934 under the Third Reich, evolved from the Model 1884-98 bayonet (2nd type) used in World War I from 1915 onward with the 8mm. Mauser Gewehr 98. Crafted from a single piece, its pommel, tang, and blade are secured by two polished rivets. Its sheet metal flame arrestor, with two waste evacuation holes, fits the cleaning rod perfectly - originally designed during World War I so that the shorter barrel of the Mauser would not damage the top of the pads by burning.  The M1884-1898 also featured a robust bayonet mounting bar, eliminating the need for a muzzle ring and improving accuracy. Known as the K98 or M1884/98 Type III Bayonet had all the features of the type two and had wooden or plastic grips. This bayonet has wooden grips.

*Condition*
The blade is in excellent condition with very minor wear. There is some rusting to the tang and pommel. The button works well. The scabbard is uniformly pitted across the surface. The frog is in good condition with all rivets present. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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