German, 1938 Dated, WWII K98 Mauser Bayonet & Scabbard by Durkopp with a Brown Leather Frog. 23478:75 Bayonet

This is a Mauser K98 bayonet, scabbard made by DURKOPP together with a brown leather frog by Carlbusse, Mainz. The bayonet and scabbard are in excellent condition, retaining much of the original blued finish. The deep blue fullered blade is struck to the rear left DURKOPP 38 (1938 date) with the serial number 2637 on the reverse. The top of the blade stamped 38 for manufacture in 1938. The bakelite grips ae retained by 2 cross screws and nuts. Pommel with release catch to the right rear is struck to the left side with two WW2 German Waffenamt inspection marks. The top of the flash guard carries a waffenampt. German scabbard struck with maker’s name DURKOPP 38 (1938 DATE) together with the serial number 981a. The brown leather scabbard with a retaining strap and stud and is of sewn and riveted construction. The frog is stamped on the back CARLBUSSE MAINZ 1937 (1937 date). The price for this nice bayonet includes UK delivery. German Box 1. 23478:75