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An original German Mauser S84/98 III bayonet for the Kar98k rifle, presented in exceptional collectible condition with full and rare numerical matching of all components. Both the bayonet blade and the scabbard throat bear the identical serial number 1520 d, along with matching "ab 44" maker marks, identifying the Mundlos AG factory in Magdeburg and the 1944 production year. The blade maintains its nearly pristine, deep bluing throughout its entire length, featuring an unsharpened factory edge and tip. The handle is fitted with original bakelite grips, and the pommel exhibits crisp, double WaA519 Waffenamt inspection stamps. Completing the set is an original leather frog featuring a distinct late-war RBNr 0/0557/0014 manufacturer code, which remains flexible with intact stitching. This piece represents a textbook example of high-quality late-war production for the Wehrmacht and serves as a premier investment-grade artifact.
Historical context:
The Mundlos AG factory was a leading supplier of bayonets for the German military, known for its consistent production quality even during the challenging conditions of 1944. The "ab" letter code was implemented to conceal the factory's location from Allied strategic bombing campaigns. S84/98 III models found today with fully matching serial numbers and original field gear, such as an RBNr marked frog, are rare survivors documenting the final stages of infantry weapon production in the Third Reich.