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K98 Bayonet - The Karabiner 98 Kurz (often abbreviated Kar98k, K98, or K98k) was a bolt-action rifle adopted as the standard infantry rifle in 1935 by the German Wehrmacht, and was one of the final developments in the long line of Mauser military rifles.

The 98K bayonet was developed originally for combat purposes. however, during the Third Reich the parade version emerged. Its purpose was to be shown at social events. It was a symbol of pride of belonging to a group. Some of these types included the stag handle and the engraved blade.

The bayonet featured here is the combat version.




The base of the blade is marked with the manufacturer's logo which reads "Rich A Herder". The other side of the base is marked with the production number and a maker marking. The number in the scabbard and the base of the blade originally had matching numbers. This example does not match.

This page is a recognition and identification guide for German bayonets. Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out specific points that should be noted.

One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my German bayonet worth?". A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the Nazi bayonets is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the police sword in the collector's market is illustrated.

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The bayonet has bakelite handles. They are secured via the use of two rivets. Ribbed type design. The pommel is of metal construction it is an extension of the frame. It is in the "dove" head shape. A lugnut release button is located to the side of the pommel. When pressed it allows the bayonet to be removed from the rifle.

The blade is of single edge type. A blood groove has been placed near the spine. It covers nearly the full length of the blade.




Many German edge weapons are currently reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the collectible.



If you have an interest is seeing other edge weapons of the Third Reich, you can do so by going to our WWII German daggers and Swords identification guide, Where we cover blades from the Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force (Luftwaffe) and other organizations.





PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION

The value for WWII German daggers and other military antiques and collectibles is provided as a means to educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country. This service is provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com . The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.



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  MARKET ANALYSIS
May 17th, 2017
Germany produced a few variations of bayonets during the war. The high quality construction of these blades have made them great collectibles. The item featured here is relatively hard to find. In general its appreciation has been good. It is likely this trend will continue for the next few years.


 
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