A very attractive and honest example of a World War II German K98 bayonet, manufactured by E.&F. Horster and dated 1941, complete with its original matching numbers scabbard.. This is a matching-numbers set with a particularly god condition blade, making it an excellent collector’s piece.

Blade

The blade is in very good condition, retaining approximately 85% of its original blued finish. It looks to have been sharped at some point but only the bleuing has been removed slighty.

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The blade ricasso is stamped with the serial number 4028 U on one side, and 1941 with the maker code ASW on the reverse, the wartime code for E.&F. Horster.

Hilt & Grips

Fitted with very dark Bakelite grips, almost black in appearance, secured by the original two screw bolts. The crossguard, pommel, and muzzle ring retain a good percentage of their original blued finish.
The rifle retaining button functions correctly and is also matching to the rest of the bayonet with the same 4028 u marking. The Two Waffenamt inspection marks are present to the hilt, with a further Waffenamt stamp to the retaining button.

Scabbard

The scabbard retains a good amount of its original blued finish and remains solid throughout. The throat screw is present, and the bayonet fits the scabbard smoothly and snugly.
The serial number 4028 U is stamped to the front, with 1941 ASW to the reverse, confirming this as a matching scabbard by E.&F. Horster. There are no large or small dents to the scabbard. A Waffenamt inspection stamp is visible to the lower body.

Overall

A very pleasing matching-numbers K98 bayonet set. The combination of an excellent blade, matching numbers scabbard, and original frog, makes this example very collectable.

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