Original German WWI Era Short 98k Dress Bayonet etched "Souvenir of Solingen" with Scabbard ERA There is definitely some staining

There is definitely some staining near the receiver

However there has not been any major rust and no dents

This single barrel shotgun of approximately 12 bore has a 43

From 1911 onwards

Original German WWI Era Short 98k Dress Bayonet etched "Souvenir of Solingen" with Scabbard ERA There is definitely some stainingOriginal Item: Only One Available. The K 98 dress bayonet was a dress version of the combat style, and was worn by enlisted and NCO personnel for dress and parade occasions. The bayonets were finished with a high quality nickel plating, often with stag or bakelite grip plates and black painted scabbard. The choice of blade length was left to the purchaser, either the nickel plated short (20cm) or long (25cm) version. There was usually a red or green