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K98 Fire/Police Parade 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.
A bayonet was developed for the Mausder rifle. It's original intent was for
combat. however, later it was decided
to have parade type bayonets that could be used during social events. The same basic
structure was employed but everything else was changed to be more elegant rather than
practical.
Some variations to the parade model included the stag handle
and etched blade.
The bayonet for the parade model is featured in this page.
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The design of the bayonet consists of black colored plastic handles, with a heavy criss-crossed
pattern. Secured to the tang via the use of two rivets. The pommel is an extension of the
frame. It is in the shape of a "dove" head. The crossguard is in the shape of a letter "S"
where one end goes up while the other goes down. The ends are rounded. All metal parts are chromed.
The blade is of single edge design. A blood groove near the spine extends most of the length
of the blade.
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The base of the blade is stamped with the manufacturer's logo,
which reads "Lauterjung", just below the name is the name of the town in which the bayonet was
manufactured.
A leather oval section is placed at the bottom of the base. This piece ensures that the fit
of the bayonet when it is inserted into the sheath is better fitted.
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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.
This service is provided free of charge to the visitor/enthusiast courtesy of
MilitaryItems.com,
a company dedicated
to the preservation of military history and to providing quality military antiques and
collectibles to museums, institutions and the general public.
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This edge weapon is currently being
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 edge weapons. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity
of the item.
If you have an interest is seeing other edge weapons of the Third Reich, you can do so by going to our
WWII German Edge Weapons identification guide. Where
we cover blades from the Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force (Luftwaffe) and other organizations.
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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.
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PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The value for the German Daggers, bayonets 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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| Value |
$80.00 |
$100.00 |
$120.00 |
$140.00 |
$145.00 |
| Availability |
Rare |
Rare |
Rare |
Rare |
Rare |
| Invest Grade |
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While the item featured here is not for sale, similar items like it are available for
purchase in our website MilitaryItems.com
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