Combat used WKC 1940 bayonet

[Toecutter]

This one looks like it was used,worn finish,scabbard and bayonet stayed together,a good thing,bringback bayonet.Look at the wear on the hilt in last pic,didnt get that from sitting in some armory through the war,wish it could talk!

[Rossi]

Love when the numbers match up. Nice piece!

[Anderson]

Nice one TC. Combat K98 with this sort of patina are my favourite. Blade looks worn but clean. Even without the provenance of someone's Dad or grandfather brought it back, it has the look of a veteran souvenir. Just the sort of thing an allied soldier would claim after disarming a prisoner in 1944 or '45. And the age looks like it could have been carried from Russia to France. As you say, if only they could talk!

[Toecutter]

Thanks guys,appreciate it!Would the grips be numbered or waffenamp inside on this era bayonet?

[Larry C]

Great bayo TC....which has tons of charater and a huge battlefront story to tell. I like them like this

Regards Larry

[Anderson]

TC there will be a Waffenamt mark under the flashguard which should match the mark on the hilt. There will be assembly marks and numbers under the grip plates. But be very careful not to damage the screw crossheads if you take a look. nothing worst than seeing a K98 with savaged screwheads.

[Tank Destroyer]

Battle worn and tested just the way I like them

[Frogprince]

Thanks guys,appreciate it!Would the grips be numbered or waffenamp inside on this era bayonet?

Without taking one apart to verify, speaking generally circa 1940 the grips internally will not only have the same Waffenemts, but also be numbered to match. The flashguard also numbered etc. Or not, because the Germans did perform overhauls with some bayonets depending on the time period, and whomever performed the work - the other variable being the maker. Best Regards, Fred

[Richie B]

Toecutter

Found these photos showing the sort of markings you might find. Different bayonets - not mine.

[Toecutter]

Thanks guy for the comments and great info!Yeah dont think I will take the grips off,screws may be frozen pretty good,dont want to bugger them,both sides of grips match in color,dosent look like they have ever been off the bayonet.