{"product_id":"german-wwii-k98k-bayonet-s84-98-iii-pattern-manufactured-by-carl-eickhorn-solingen-matching-between-bayonet-and-scabbard","title":"German WWII K98k Bayonet (S84\/98 III pattern),  Carl Eickhorn, Solingen, matching bayonet and scabbard","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eGerman WWII K98k Bayonet (S84\/98 III pattern), manufactured by \u003cstrong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eCarl Eickhorn, Solingen\u003c\/strong\u003e. Serial number \u003cstrong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"271\"\u003e2613 k\u003c\/strong\u003e, with bayonet and scabbard \u003cstrong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"311\"\u003ematching\u003c\/strong\u003e. The blade retains its original wartime blued finish and single-fuller configuration. There is a small nick along the cutting edge—minor and not affecting structural integrity or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eEquipped with brown-black \u003cstrong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eBakelite grip panels\u003c\/strong\u003e, intact crossguard, and a fully functional release button. The pommel bears a clear \u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eWaffenamt inspection mark “WaA253” with eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming official German Army acceptance. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eWaA253\u003c\/strong\u003e proof identifies production in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e1940–1941\u003c\/strong\u003e acceptance period for Carl Eickhorn, placing this example firmly in early-war manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eIncludes the original \u003cstrong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eblued steel scabbard\u003c\/strong\u003e and a period \u003cstrong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"971\"\u003ewartime leather frog\u003c\/strong\u003e. Stitching, rivets, and leather construction are consistent with German Army frogs produced circa \u003cstrong data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e1940–1942\u003c\/strong\u003e. The frog stamp is partially worn from age, but construction characteristics confirm it is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003enot a postwar reproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eA well-preserved, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003ematching-number WWII K98k bayonet set\u003c\/strong\u003e with correct factory and acceptance marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eCondition: Very good\u003cbr data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eMaker: Carl Eickhorn, Solingen\u003cbr data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eInspection Mark: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eWaffenamt WaA253\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eSerial Number: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e2613 k\u003c\/strong\u003e (matching bayonet \u0026amp; scabbard) \u003cbr data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eProduction Period: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e1940–1941\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eOverall Length: Approx. 385 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eNote: Minor nick present on blade edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43769965052015,"sku":"M000246","price":1.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/IMG_9346.jpg?v=1761601666","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/products\/german-wwii-k98k-bayonet-s84-98-iii-pattern-manufactured-by-carl-eickhorn-solingen-matching-between-bayonet-and-scabbard","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}