Original German WWII 98k 1939 dated Bayonet by F. Herder Abr. Sohn with Scabbard & Frog - Matching Serial 7867 e Empire Edged Weapons Unlike almost all of the

Unlike almost all of the Sniders we received

including on the top vent

as well as an intact needle that is only missing the last half inch or so

The bullion wrapping around the rope is missing for about 2 inches

The 26 inch blade is in very good condition

Original German WWII 98k 1939 dated Bayonet by F. Herder Abr. Sohn with Scabbard & Frog - Matching Serial 7867 e Empire Edged Weapons Unlike almost all of theOriginal 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. The total length of the K98 bayonet