Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. In 1935 the German military introduced the K98k bolt action rifle or Karabiner 98 Kurz, as a replacement for the older GEW98 or Gewehr 98. A new, shorter bayonet was designed to go along with the shortened rifle. The K98 bayonet was officially named Seitengewehr 84/98 III or SG 84/98 III. The bayonet was designed as a close combat sidearm that could be placed on the tip of a K98. This particular example has been cut down significantly along with the scabbard, and has had the pommel with the bayonet lug completely removed for use as a fighting knife.
Model bayonet: Seitengewehr 84/98 III
Markings: 4833 b / BERG & CO. on ricasso, 0.32190k on crossguard.
Material: Blued steel
Grip material: Black bakelite
The blade of this example has been shortened to 6½” with an overall length of 9¾”. Condition is good, but definitely shows heavy wear and use. The end of the scabbard is Waffenamt marked. The blade is marked BERG & CO. with the spine being marked 39 indicating 1939 manufacture by the well-known maker Berg & Co. of Solingen, the legendary "City of Blades" in Eastern Germany.
An original WWII 98k bayonet converted into a fighting knife, the first of its kind we have seen. Ready to research and display!
Specifications:
Blade Length: 6½”
Blade Style: Single Edge w/ Fuller
Overall length: 9¾”
Crossguard: 1½”
Scabbard Length: 7¼”
- This product is available for international shipping. Shipping not available to: Australia, France, or Germany
- Due to legal restrictions this item cannot be shipped to Australia, France or Germany. This is not a comprehensive list and other countries may be added in the future.
- Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon
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