Original German WWII 98k Unissued 1943-dated Bayonet by E. & F. Hörster with Scabbard - Matching Serial 1384 yy Antique Wheellock Firearms This is a true 16”

This is a true 16” WWI Era M1905 Springfield rifle bayonet by Springfield Armory

The cap has a lovely internal wicker frame

but still in "barn fresh" condition

and below this is serial number ИВ509

The blade does have wear on the finish and edge

Original German WWII 98k Unissued 1943-dated Bayonet by E. & F. Hörster with Scabbard - Matching Serial 1384 yy Antique Wheellock Firearms This is a true 16”Original Item: Only One Available. In 1935 the German military introduced the K98k bolt action rifle or Karabiner 98 Kurz, as a replacement for the older GEW98 or Gewehr 98. A new, shorter bayonet was designed to go along with the shortened rifle. The K98 bayonet was officially named Seitengewehr 84 98 or SG 84 98. The bayonet was designed as a close combat sidearm that could be placed on the tip of a K98. The total length of the K98 bayonet was 15. 2