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WWII German Mauser K98 Dress Parade Bayonet Rig w/ Scabbard & Black Patent Leather Frog Solingen
Item Description
This is an exceptional, authentic WWII-era German Mauser K98 dress/parade bayonet complete rig. This piece features a clean, un-slotted birds-head pommel, crisp checkered composition grips, and its original black painted steel scabbard. This particular variant is a sleek, highly sought-after "no maker mark" example, displaying an ultra-bright, mirror-polished finish across the full blade length.
Completing this complete battlefield or parade rig is an original black patent leather frog in excellent vintage condition, featuring tight stitching and fully-intact top loop that anchors the scabbard firmly to a combat or dress belt. Nestled tightly against the backward-swept crossguard quillon is the original genuine leather buffer washer, which remains intact and well-preserved. The pommel push-button mechanism is fully functional, crisp, snappy, and entirely clear of debris.
Item Specifics
• Type: Dress / Parade Bayonet Complete Rig
• Country of Origin: Germany
• Conflict: WWII (1939-1945)
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Region of Origin: Germany
• Theme: Militaria
• Blade Finish: Mirror-Polished Chrome/Nickel Plate
• Frog Material: Black Patent Leather
• Country of Origin: Germany
• Conflict: WWII (1939-1945)
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Region of Origin: Germany
• Theme: Militaria
• Blade Finish: Mirror-Polished Chrome/Nickel Plate
• Frog Material: Black Patent Leather
Condition Details
Item Condition: Used
Condition Description:
This bayonet, scabbard, and frog rig is in excellent, highly collectible vintage condition. The blade retains its stunning factory mirror polish with minimal wear, and the scabbard's black painted finish is beautifully intact. The patent leather frog shows authentic historical character while remaining completely stable, supple, and structurally sound. The complete assembly has been fully stabilized and preserved through professional, museum-grade conservation.
Photo Inspection Reminder
Please thoroughly inspect the high-resolution photos provided to evaluate the exact condition, fine details, and remarkable preservation of this complete WWII rig. What you see pictured is the precise historic setup you will receive.
Collector Statement & Philosophy
As a dedicated collector and respecter of history, I treat these historic artifacts with the utmost reverence. My goal is to ensure that these pieces of the past are accurately represented, preserved for future generations, and described with total honesty regarding their physical and structural condition. I do not sell dirty, rusted, or neglected items to the public.
Conservation Protocol
I have personally processed this vintage piece through a meticulous six-step professional conservation protocol to halt any active degradation while strictly preserving its unique historical character and patina:
1. Manual Cleaning: Hand-cleaned utilizing non-marring nylon and fine brass brushes (never harsh steel wire wheels) to remove superficial grime.
2. Precision Scraping: Detailed manual scraping with specialized brass tools to clean tight 90-degree corners, the crossguard-ricasso junction, and the bayonet lug channel.
3. Ultrasonic Bath: Immersed in an intensive ultrasonic bath with a mild Simple Green solution to deep-clean micro-crevices.
4. Thermal Drying: Subjected to a thorough, controlled manual dehydration and drying phase to pull all moisture from the components.
5. Metal & Leather Conditioning: The bright steel elements have been carefully stabilized and conditioned using Ballistol, while the original genuine leather frog and internal leather buffer washer have been deeply treated with premium Pecard leather care to keep them supple, stable, and crack-free.
6. Microcrystalline Protection: The complete blade assembly and scabbard have been sealed with a flawless manual coating of museum-grade Renaissance Wax to safeguard against future environmental wear, handling, and moisture.
Shipping Assurance & Invitation to Make an Offer
Every item is packed with collector-grade care using heavy-duty materials to guarantee it arrives at your doorstep in the exact condition shown. I operate with fixed-price listings and explicitly welcome reasonable offers—if this piece belongs in your collection, feel free to send an offer!
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