Lot 1274:
WWII German K98 Bayonet and Scabbard
Sold for: $140
Description
A WWII German K98 bayonet and its accompanying metal scabbard. The bayonet features a blackened steel blade with a prominent fuller, a dark, ribbed composite or wood grip secured by two flat-head screws, and a metal crossguard and pommel, the latter incorporating a lug and release mechanism. Distinct markings are visible on the blade ricasso, consisting of the letters “APW” above a stylized eagle emblem. The black-painted metal scabbard has a conical tip and a prominent frog stud marked “G.79.8”; additionally, the scabbard throat is stamped vertically with “S/175” and the year “1937”.
Condition report:
The overall condition is consistent with age and use, exhibiting areas of finish loss, surface wear, and minor scratching on both the bayonet and its scabbard.
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