German WW2 K98 Bayonet with Frog Marked 42ASW Kam The French M1874 Gras bayonet

The French M1874 Gras bayonet is a type of bayonet that was designed for use with the Mle 1874 Gras rifle

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German WW2 K98 Bayonet with Frog Marked 42ASW Kam The French M1874 Gras bayonetA lovely example of the K98 bayonet, maker coded 42 ASW E. & F. Hrster, Solingen, matched number 5998 to the upper blade and the scabbard with acceptance stamps. Double Waffen Amt stamps to the upper part of the pommel, which also retains all of its blued finish. The rifle retaining button system working correctly. Bakelite grips are undamaged. Fitted with its original leather frog, which has all good strong stitching,