Fine WW2 German K-98 or M1884-98 III Bayonet by Carl Eickhorn with Bakelite Grip and Matching S/No. 1000 dated 1940

Here on offer is a fine example of an early produced WW2 German K-98 or M1884-98 III bayonet by Carl Eickhorn, 1940.

All the hilt fittings retain their blued finish with just some light surface rust pitting.

The pommel still has a cloverleaf-shaped rifle groove and functioning bayonet catch, with a split-nut locking knob.
On the reverse at the top it has two Waffenamt inspection stamps, being a Wehrmacht eagle and number WaA 883. The number was used to identify the factory inspectors who checked the item to ensure that it met military specifications, if it did, the item was stamped and accepted by the German army.

This example also has a metal flashguard fitted on the top edge.

The dark brown Bakelite grips are in excellent undamaged condition and are fastened together with round-headed screws and slotted nuts.

The plain single fullered blade is in mint condition and retains all its original blueing to the finish.

The front ricasso has been stamped with the serail number, for that year of manufacture:

1000
P

Then on the reverse, the ricasso is marked with the manufacture’s code:

cof

This relates to the top quality blade manufacturer, Carl Eickhorn, Solingen.

On the blade spine near the grip, it is stamped with the number 40, being the last two numbers of the year of manufacture, being 1940.

It comes complete with its blued steel scabbard, that shows signs of surface pitting, but retains most of its finish.

On the front at the top it is stamped with the matching serial number:

1000
P

On the reverse at the top, it is stamped with manufacturer’s code and year:

cof
1940

Then at the ball tip it has a Waffenamt inspection stamp, that is hard to read, but is probably WaA 883.

This is just a fine and genuine example of an early bayonet with a mint blade.

The blade measures 9.9” (25.1cm) and the bayonet itself is 15.2” (38.5cm) long.

It weighs 590g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

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Code: 52033