k98 maker mark

[deiter]

i have a k98 bayonet with maker mark W.K.C. on the blade. What is the name of that manufacturer? The hilt doesnt have any proofs on it. I cant get the bakelite grips off either due to stripped bolt. Sorry no pics (lost the plug in cord).

thanks for you help, doug

[AndyB]

You have there probably a commercial production of Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Company, Solingen. best regards,Andy

[deiter]

so this isnt wartime?........maybe late war because of the lack of proof marks?


doug

[AndyB]

Its a war production but not for Wehrmacht, any pictures? or other markings, best regards,Andy

[deiter]

i am new to bayonets....i am a reenactor and this is my beater bayonet.....i will try and post pics tomorrow......in the meantime....who would this have been made for?....police?


thanks, doug

[Reibert-Austria]

If it´s Police, the back of the blade is marked with an eagle.

Ther´re also other organisations, this "commercial´s" has been used like Postal, railway-protection, RAD, custom´s, SS, ...

[deiter]

here you go guys, any ID help would be great....thanks, doug

[AndyB]

Hello , Your piece looks like a late war blanko, but the grips were probably changed, best regards,Andy

[deiter]

im not familiar with bayonet terminology.......blanko i assume just means generic, correct?


thanks, doug

[AndyB]

Hello, blanko means no marked, but in this case its a WKC blanko. best regards,Andy

[deiter]

thanks for all your help


doug