Auction won K98k bayonet

[jeffe]

I just won this 3asw bayonet today at an online auction. It has a little surface rust that should easily come off.
Matching serial numbers and a decent frog.

 

[CanadianAR]

Looks like a nice one. Scabbard could possibly be 44asw. Split dates are common in this block.

 

[AndyB]

Yes in case the pommel has only single WaA519 proof it could be 43/44asw series v piece.

 

[grimlin13]

Please, before you remove the rust, can you tell us how are going to go about it?

 

[jeffe]

I will first try a micro fiber cloth with CLP or Household oil.

I'll post some after pictures, when I receive the bayonet.

 

[AndyB]

Should be well oiled on surface.

 

[luftpirate]

Thats a nice one, congrats.

 

[grimlin13]

I will first try a micro fiber cloth with CLP or Household oil.

Good. Never, ever use anything abrasive, i.e. steel wool, wire brush or sandpaper. Your bayonet will probably clean up just fine using a cloth and oil. I use an old t-shirt torn into pieces. I try to use white ones so that I can see what is coming off and how much. Always turning the cloth to a clean part when I see build up. Rust that has adhered to the cloth can act as an abrasive like sandpaper. Micro fiber will be fine. I use a lite gun oil like Rem Oil. Leaving a thin coat over entire metal surface. Always wipe finger/hand prints off if handling bayonet barehanded, try to wear gloves such as cotton/jersey or nitrile if possible when you ( or anyone else) "look" at it. The acids in the oils from your hands and fingers can and will permanently etch the blue.

 

[ANDYH]

Yes, a nice bayonet indeed. As mentioned above, don't be aggressive in cleaning it. Congrats and enjoy!