German 3rd Pattern ‘K98’ Bayonet and Scabbard by ‘E.U.F. Horster’. BAYO 6271. Bayonets

German army issue pre WW2 K98 bayonet by E.u.F. Horster with scabbard. The hilt with ribbed plastic bolt retained grip scales has a release catch to the rear. The blued fullered single edged blade is stamped to the rear right with serial number 1794 and to the left E.u.F. Horster, one of the many Solingen makers contracted to the German army during Hitler’s time in power. The ball to the tip of the scabbard struck with a war time German army Waffenamt inspection mark. The regulation issue bayonet to fit the WW2 German K98 service rifle these bayonets were effective arms both when fitted to the rifle or when used as a fighting knife and saw wide service all over the world as well as on all fronts of the war by the German army from the first campaign in Poland to the fall of Berlin. In good condition with good grips and working catch, nice well marked blade retaining much original blue finish in a nice early war scabbard. Blade length: 24 ½ cm (overall: 38cm). See White & Watts pages 115 & 133 No 296. The price includes UK postage. BAYO 6271.