Like 84/98 Bayonet but strange

[kevin710]

Hi
This bayonet has both match numbers but is about half inch shorter than the regular K98 bayonet and the sharpened edge of its blade has a little bit curve.The frog is fixed on the scabbard can't be removed.The wood grips are gone but has a "148" marker on the steel part.
Is anyone know what's it ?thanks a lot.

[Richie B]

Kevin

Looks like a perfectly standard S84-98 to me.

It appears to have been sharpened.

Too short - has someone messed with the blade tip ?

The "148" is some sort of control number applied during the manufacturing process.

The frog is non-standard.

Hope this helps a little.

Regards

Richie

[kevin710]

Hi Richie
Thanks a lot for your valuable information.
Ya!Maybe someone messed with the tip before and restored the blade but I am not sure either.
Do you think it's a good idea to get another original or repro grips to fix it or just leave it alone?thanks

Cheers
Kevin

[Alan M]

Hi Kevin , incidentally , the code fnj was designated to the maker Coppell GMBH . I would say if you can get hold of some original grips it would look much better

[Richie B]

I would say if you can get hold of some original grips it would look much better

I quite agree.

Regards

Richie

[kevin710]

Hi Alan & Richie
Thanks for your information and suggestion.Do you know the original grips should be the wood or bakelite ones for this set?Or any of them is OK?thanks again.

[Richie B]

Kevin

Grips ?

My knowledge is not that specialised I'm afraid.

Have you seen this site - lots of photos of S84-98s - you might be able to form some sort of judgement yourself.

k98 bayonets data and registry

Grips were often replaced when bayonets were repaired or refurbished.

Good hunting !

Richie

[kevin710]

Hi Richie
That is marvelous.I didn't know there is such a great website about K98 bayonets.Many thanks for sharing this valuable info to me.

BTW Do you know how to preserve this baby from oxidization and the stiffness for the frog ,thanks again.

Have a great weekend.
Kevin

[AndyB]

Hello the grips should be brown colored plastic, the german frog was cut down and attached on remains of origin frog stud, to realise a haenger.Its certainly a postwar upgrade.best regards,Andy

[kevin710]

Hi Andy
Thanks a lot for your professional inspiration.I really appreciate it.But I wounder would this "postwar upgrade" lower its value or make it become valuable "rare" one?thank again.
Cheers
Kevin