German M 1884/98 bayonet, Third model, WWII by 42 cof (=Carl Eickhorn) (ABCN455-1)(K143)(JN100-2)
Mauser K98. Serial number: 3659 over t on the ricasso. Excellent++ fullered dark blued blade with WWII makers letter code: 42 cof (= Carl Eickhorn- Solingen 1942. Code used from 1940-1945) on the ricasso. Reverse side with the serial number. Excellent blued pommel and crossguard. Flash gard with no serieus dents. Two German Waffenambt markings on the pommel. Very good wooden grips, showing some light abuse only, secured to the tang by two screw bolts.
Excellent (not matching) blued/blackened scabbard, with no dents. WWII makers letter code and marked: 43 cof and the serial number: 5265 over G on the reverse site.