K98 bayonet

[Ace___]

Hi guys, I purchased a K98 bayonet recently. Trying to find more info on it. Is it genuine? It does have some numbers stamped on it but I haven't been able to make much sense of them yet. It has some really small numbers/letters on the end of the pommel too but I can hardly make them out. Also it doesn't appear to have a makers mark stamped on the blade, is this unusual? Could it be fake? Any info would be greatly appreciated

Cheers

[Ace___]

It also has these two really small stamps on the pommel which are hard to even make out

[von thoma]

If markings in the pommel area is WaA20 ( Waffenamt code ) it's a legit KAR 98K bayonet, from Gustav Appel of Berlin-Spandau.
Use a magnifying glass to confirm the code.

[Richie B]

The serial number on the pommel indicate Portuguese contract bayonet.

http://worldbayonets.com/Bayonet_Identi ... ugal2.html

[Ace___]

Think it is Waffenamt code WaA20. So that means it's a Gustav Appel bayonet? Glad it is genuine at least! I was wondering what the E14805 code was...thought it may of been a soldiers army number or something? Ah ok could well be a Portuguese contract edition then..as I can't see any makers mark on it at all..other than the Waffenamt code. I managed to get a genuine frog for it too

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[Frederick Prinz]

In agreement with Richie B as a Portuguese 1937 contract bayonet that was made in Germany. With the Waffenamt that I've seen on them being a WaA253. Best Regards, Fred