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The presented Mauser S84/98 III bayonet for the Kar98k rifle is a very nice and rare example, characterized by full matching numbers and unique markings. The entire set, including the frog, constitutes a complete and highly sought-after collector's item.
Serial Number: The blade and scabbard are marked with the matching serial number 8951, confirming their original pairing.
Blade: The blade has retained its original, beautiful blueing (oxide) throughout, with no visible damage or signs of sharpening.
Manufacturer and Year of Production: The manufacturer's marking "S/176G" (a letter code used in 1935) is visible on the reverse of the scabbard and blade. The letter "G" denotes the production year 1935.
Kriegsmarine Markings: Additionally, there are stamped matching Kriegsmarine O.6718 numbers (German Navy), which indicates belonging to a unit.
Military Acceptance Stamps: Numerous military acceptance stamps (waffenamts) are fully visible and legible.
Leather/Frog: The bayonet comes complete with its frog (bayonet carrier), which is an integral part of the set.
Historical Information
The Mauser S84/98 III bayonet was the standard bayonet of the Third Reich army, commonly used with the Mauser Kar98k rifle. Examples with the "S/176" code were produced by the company P. Weyersberg & Co. from Solingen. The S/ code system was introduced to mask the identity of manufacturers during the German rearmament program, which violated the Treaty of Versailles. The production of this specific example is dated to 1935, making it an early, pre-war model. Most importantly, the presence of Kriegsmarine (German Navy) markings makes this a very rare collector's item, documenting the early equipment of the Third Reich naval forces. While "Ostmark" was a name used in Nazi propaganda for Austria after the Anschluss, not a naval region, the "O." marking in Kriegsmarine numbering might indicate a specific naval district (e.g., Ostsee - Baltic Sea) or unit, which is typical for the early navy marking system.