Original German WWII 1939 dated 98k Bayonet by E. & F. Hörster with Scabbard & Frog - Matching Serial 2418 m EXCLUDE_CHECKOUT_RESTRICTION But it was a comparatively

But it was a comparatively small

The "left" side of the blade is etched the usual stands of arms

and still has the presentation plaque on the right butt stock

so this part is original to the pistol

though there was some type of label applied at one time

Original German WWII 1939 dated 98k Bayonet by E. & F. Hörster with Scabbard & Frog - Matching Serial 2418 m EXCLUDE_CHECKOUT_RESTRICTION But it was a comparativelyOriginal 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