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This is an authentic WWII-era German Mauser K98 dress/parade bayonet complete with its original black painted steel scabbard. Expertly manufactured in the legendary cutlery hub of Solingen, Germany, this piece features the classic un-slotted birds-head pommel and crisp checkered composition grips. This particular variant is a clean "no maker mark" example, displaying an ultra-bright, mirror-polished finish across the full blade length.
As a dedicated conservator, I have personally processed this vintage piece through my professional six-step conservation protocol to halt active degradation while preserving its unique historical character. This gentle process included a meticulous manual cleaning using non-marring nylon and brass brushes (never harsh steel wire wheels) and precision scraping with brass tools. The assembly then received an intensive ultrasonic bath with Simple Green, followed by a thorough manual drying phase. The bright steel components have been carefully stabilized and conditioned using Ballistol, and the blade assembly has been finished with a microcrystalline barrier coating of premium Renaissance Wax to guard against future environmental wear.
Importantly, this bayonet retains its original genuine leather buffer washer nestled tightly against the backward-swept crossguard quillon. The leather washer has been carefully conditioned using premium Pecard leather care to keep it stable, intact, and well-preserved. The pommel push-button mechanism remains fully functional, snappy, and clear of debris.
Item Specifics:
• Type: Dress / Parade Bayonet
• Model: Mauser K98 Variant
• Era: World War II (WWII)
• Country of Origin: Germany (Solingen)
• Blade Finish: Mirror Polished Chrome/Nickel Plating
• Handle Grips: Black Checkered Composition
• Buffer Washer: Genuine Leather (Preserved)
• Scabbard: Black Painted Sheet Steel
Condition Details:
This bayonet and scabbard set is in excellent, highly collectable vintage condition, now fully stabilized through professional conservation. The mirror-polished blade is exceptionally clean with only minor, faint surface storage scuffs and micro-scratches from insertion into the scabbard, completely free of severe pitting or edge sharpening. The black checkered handle scales are firmly set with robust rivets and show zero chips or cracks. The nickel-plated hilt and crossguard retain an exceptionally bright luster with minor handling wear. The original leather buffer washer is present, complete, and structurally sound. The steel scabbard shows honest historical wear with minor paint thinning, small surface scuffs, and tiny flecks of oxidized storage patina, but remains entirely straight and free of deep dents or compromises.
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