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Very good condition and guaranteed all original WWII German98k Mauser bayonet that is complete with matching numbered scabbard and correctleather frog. Bayonet is maker marked “ab” on the blade for production byMundlos and dated 1943 on the spine. Bayonet has standard Waffenamt proofs onthe pommel along with an unusual eight-pointed star proof mark-unsure of thesignificance of this, have been told it may be a depot marking. Blade has beautiful original blue metal finish showing alittle normal wear. Edge was never sharpened and has a few tiny nicks.Remaining metal finish is original blue showing some normal wear. Bakelitegrips have a good tight fit with some normal handling marks, lock buttonfunctions fine. Matching numbered steel scabbard that is also marked “ab43”.Scabbard has original blue metal finish showing some normal wear, and a fewsmall dings near the tip. The leather frog is in good condition, soft andsupple and a little dry showing some wear. Stitching and rivets are nice andtight. Complete with handle straps. A very tough to find “ab” code 98k bayonet thatwill make an excellent addition to your collection.
On Aug-26-15 at 03:50:20 PDT, seller added the following information:
have been told the \"star\" marking is actually an East German \"sunburst\" proof for their reissue of this 98k bayonet.