THIS ITEM IS A GERMAN K98 MAUSER "S/245" BAYONET DATED 1936. THE BAYONET IS INSCRIBED WITH "S/245" ON ONE FLAT SIDE AND "7013" ON THE OTHER FLAT SIDE. THE NON-CUTTING SIDE OF THE KNIFE HAS "36" INSCRIBED. THERE ARE 2 GERMAN TRADEMARKS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE HANDLE. THE BAYONET IS APPROX. 15 1/4" LONG WITH ITS ORIGINAL FACTORY EDGE AND FUNCTIONING RELEASE BUTTON. THE BAYONET SHOWS NORMAL LIGHT WEAR WITH SOME LIGHT SURFACE RUST IN SPOTS. IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH NO CRACKS OR BREAKS. THIS ONE IS A FINE EXAMPLE OF A PRE- WAR BAYONET. IT WOULD BE A NICE ADDITION TO ANY COLLECTION.