German Mauser M84/98 2nd Model Bayonet, Scabbard with Leather Frog and Portepee. 19966:19. Bayonets

M84/98 German bayonet 2nd model (The first pattern of S84/98 or M1884/98 bayonet was the 1871/1884 bayonet adapted so it could be used on the Gewehr 98. This was replaced in service by the 1898/05 bayonet. However during World War I the S84/98 began to be produced again under the designation S84/98 II. The German Imperial Army used this bayonet in World War I as a way of conserving scarce resources The S84/98 III was production of the S84/98 bayonet during the late Weimar period and during the time of Nazi Germany.. The hilt has clean wooden grips held to the tang with two screw bolts. The pommel has a mortise slot and locking bolt which secures it to the rifle nose cap The crossguard has no quillon or muzzle ring. The polished single edged spear point blade has a fuller on each side for about 180 mm. The riccasso has the makers name ‘Gottlieb Hammesfahr-Solingen Foche’. The scabbard is unmarked polished metal with leather frog and silver and black Portepee attached. A very good example for the collector, the price includes UK delivery. 19966:19.