A very appealing untouched WWII German K98 bayonet, manufactured in 1941 by E. Pack & Söhne, Solingen, complete with steel scabbard and correct leather frog.

This is what I would describe as a genuine sleeper find. The bayonet and scabbard have clearly been stored untouched for many years, displaying considerable age and surface rust to the exterior. Importantly, it has been left alone rather than cleaned or polished, retaining exactly the type of as-found appearance many collectors enjoy.

The real surprise comes when the blade is withdrawn from the scabbard, revealing an exceptionally well-preserved blade beneath the heavily aged exterior.

Blade

The blade is in superb unsharpened condition, retaining approximately 98% of its original bluing. Apart from a few small speckles of surface rust, it approaches near-mint condition and has never been sharpened.

The ricasso carries the wartime maker code cul for E. Pack & Söhne, Solingen, with serial number 1671 to the opposite side.

Hilt & Grips

The hilt retains its two original dark Bakelite grips secured by the original two screw bolts.

The rifle-retaining button functions correctly and carries a Waffenamt inspection stamp, with a further two Waffenamt stamps to the rear of the pommel.

The flash guard remains structurally excellent with no indentations. The crossguard, pommel and exposed metalwork retain considerable age and surface rust consistent with the untouched nature of the bayonet.

Scabbard

The steel scabbard remains in similarly untouched condition, displaying considerable age and surface rust throughout.

To the rear it is marked cqn for Clemen & Jung, Solingen, together with the date 41. The serial number to the front is difficult to decipher beneath the aged surface, although it can be established that it does not match the bayonet.

Although the serial numbers and manufacturers do not match, both the bayonet and scabbard are correctly dated 1941, and the blade fits the scabbard perfectly.

The original throat screw remains present, with a Waffenamt inspection stamp visible on the lower ball. There is also a very small indentation approximately halfway along the rear of the scabbard.

Of particular appeal is the remarkably consistent ageing across the piece. The crossguard, hilt, flash guard and steel scabbard all display virtually identical ageing and surface patination, suggesting that the bayonet has remained in this scabbard for many years.

Frog

The bayonet is accompanied by an excellent correct K98 leather frog.

All stitching remains intact and tight, and all four original rivets are present. The leather itself remains in excellent aged condition. A maker’s stamp and date are still visible, although wear makes an accurate reading uncertain.

Unfortunately, the upper belt loop has torn where the leather has hardened with age. This is not particularly noticeable when displayed, but the frog could no longer safely be suspended from a belt. The damaged area is clearly shown in the photographs.

Overall

A highly characterful, completely untouched K98 bayonet that has been left exactly as found.

The considerable exterior ageing disguises an exceptionally well-preserved, unsharpened blade retaining approximately 98% original bluing.

Historical Note

As German military production expanded, manufacturers increasingly used coded markings in place of their full company names. These codes helped conceal the identity and location of firms involved in German military production.

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