k98 bayonet frog

[kirederf7]

Original? I think so but I just need some confirmation. Thanks!

[AndyB]

Original? I think so but I just need some confirmation. Thanks![/QUOTE]

No its a bad repro piece.

[Frogprince]

No its a bad repro piece.

I’m afraid that I am going to have to agree with Andy. With an image enhancement that I think shows some of the reasons why. FP

[kirederf7]

Well hey, seems I need to learn allot!

[Frogprince]

Well hey, seems I need to learn allot!

To help you get started. Here are the markings on a pair of period brown finished Luftwaffe frogs showing some of the differences in the leather and markings (etc.) from a photo shoot a while back. FP