German, WW2, K98 Bayonet (M1884/98 III) with Riveted Grip and Scabbard dated 1937 by E.& F. Hörster Solingen, and Cavalry Frog

*German, WW2, K98 Bayonet (M1884/98 III) with Riveted Grip and Scabbard dated 1937 by E.& F. Hörster Solingen, and Cavalry Frog*

Blade marked with serial number  which might be "5345" or "S345"
Scabbard marked "4133 e" and on the reverse "S/155, 1937".

The knife bayonet used with the 8 mm. Mauser Kar 98k, the Seitengewehr  (which literally means sidearm) SG M1884/98 Third Pattern.

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 came with grips made of either wood or plastic, depending on material availability. The wood grips were smooth, and both types were attached using slotted screws secured by a split nut. In 1944, some manufacturers began using rivets instead of screws. Bayonets with riveted grips from the M1884/98 III series are rare and highly sought after.

The Scabbard is marked "S/155" the German WW2 code for E.& F. Hörster, Solingen who were making M1884/98 111 bayonets and scabbards 1934-1944.

Frog M1884/98 Belt Frog. Unmarked. The frog has a top securing strap which would have been used in the cavalry to keep the bayonet secured.

*Condition*
This bayonet has certainly seen some history - all metal parts are heavily rusted and pitted and markings are difficult to discern. The Scabbard also has some rusting but the markings are clear. The frog is in good condition though the strap is broken. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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