K98 Mauser bayonet with scabbard. Fake?

[dimidrol]

hi guys! need some help here. i came across this bayonet, not sure if it real. it has W. Bentrup & Sohne Paderborn-Soest markings.
here are some pictures.

[Walkwolf]

Looks good to me. What makes you think it's a fake.........?

[GIZMO8Z]

In case you are unaware, this is a dress bayonet for parade use... NOT a combat bayonet.

[dimidrol]

thanks! just want to be 100% sure

[dimidrol]

thanks...

[Larry C]

Looks like an obscure maker from central Germany area, as this is the area where Paderborn is located but I have no listing for this maker. Is there any other markings on the blade? Regards Larry

[stingray]

IMO this is not maker mark,but Distributor marking

Regards
Stingray

[AZPhil]

This popped up when I googled the marking.
WWII GERMAN K-98 Dress Bayonet W. BENTRUP & SOHNE WW2

[Larry C]

Thanks Phil for the link which points in a direction that there was a maker / distributor..but for those who are knolwedgeable in the metal aspect..take a look at the first photo as it looks like the crossguard silvering is missing on that one spot. Is this normal for these K98 type bayonets. That spot of greyness looks unusual. Comments? Regards Larry

[Andrew]

the fittings are plated and some is lifting off. that is what i believe is seen on the cross guard.