This is a great example of a German K98 bayonet, dated 1943 and made by Paul Weyersberg of Solingen.

The dark bakelite grips are in excellent condition with no cracks or chips, and held firmly in place by the original two screw bolts. The pommel displays a waffenamt stamp, along with a fully functioning rifle retaining button, while the crossguard and flashguard retain much of their original bluing.

The blade is in superb condition, unsharpened, and retains around 95% of its original bluing, forming a good sharp tip. The blade is numbered on the ricasso “9252”, while the reverse side is stamped “43 CRS”, with 43 denoting the year of manufacturer “1943” and CRS identifying the maker “Paul Weyersberg”.

The scabbard is also in very good condition, retaining around 90% of its original bluing remaining. The scabbard throat screw is present and a further Waffenamt stamp can be found on the lower ball of the scabbard. There are two very minor indentations to the reverse scabbard (see photos). The scabbard is numbered “2886”, and dated “41” to the reverse.

Finally, the bayonet is fitted with the correct K98 leather frog, which is undamaged and in good condition, with all four rivets in place. The frog is maker marked, though the stamping has faded with age, making it hard to read.

Overall, a great blade that fits the scabbard perfectly.