K98 Bayonet matching # with lot markers

[kevin710]

Hi Gents
There are so many markers on this matching no. bayonet set.Please have a look.
The engraved markers are:
Carl Eickhorn1938,3232 S
WaA253(255?) (many places)
38(on he spine)
eagle with 73(?)(behind the grip)
KVZ1942 on frog

However the leather latch was broken,Should I fix it with new threads or just leave it alone

Please advice thanks!

[kevin710]

Sorry,forgot to mention there is about 95% blue remains and not sharpened,thanks

[zwerge]

Nice bayonet,always nice when it is matching and unsharpened.

[AndyB]

The color on scabbard is probably not correct, other point is that the bayonet should have probably a other marked flashguard so its possible the grips and flashguard are not correct.best regards,Andy

[davekj]

Hi nice Bayonet !! The KVZ is the letter code for Timmermann & Wollet , Heidlelberg . They are a know leatherware maker .
Dave

[kevin710]

The color on scabbard is probably not correct, other point is that the bayonet should have probably a other marked flashguard so its possible the grips and flashguard are not correct.best regards,Andy

Hi Andy & Dave
thanks for the inspection and kind help,
Ya!the scabbard seems repainted in old age,is that a good idea to wipe them out?

I checked the markers again.There are same maker's number like WaA253(or 255) on pommel,release button and crossguard but the one on the metal plate behind the grip is different,not a standard WaA no.
It's almost impossible to find out the one on the tip of the scabbard thanks.

Kevin

[AndyB]

You should look under the grips, maybe they are proofed too WaA253, but from my source this bayonet should have a dark colored plastic grips. so when possible proof the dissmounting.The paint on scabbard is old, so probably remain it so. best regards,Andy