Interesting Move-Werke Ks98

[Rhind64]

A very interesting Ks98 that I just acquired! It is a Move-Werke and has no other markings except for the manufacturers mark. No proofs or acceptance so I would assume a commercial or private purchase? The most unique aspect of this piece is the grip panels which are horn? I have not been able to find any reference to horn being used as a grip material on other Ks98's What do I have here?

Thanks!!

Rick

 

[AndyB]

It could be too early plastic material or horn as mentioned, celluloid has similar structure. Should be visible on inner part, interesting piece early war piece probably, the frog is a dress one same as the NCO Trodell probably. So i would tend here to Extra KS98.

 

[Rhind64]

Thank you Andy! I was wondering the same as maybe early celluloid. With myself being a knifemaker by career I have worked with alot of horn in making handles on knives. It has the same type of luminescence as horn, however I know that some of the early plastics can have some of the same characteristics. I hesitate to attempt removing the grips to know for sure however! Do we know what unit from the Trodell?

Rick

 

[AndyB]

This Trodell is pictured on B.Karem new reprint on pg.130 as Imperial peacetime era used by prussian infantry NCO.

 

[Rhind64]

Thank you again Andy! I have a order in with Bruce!!

Rick

 

[ANDYH]

Rick, that's a beautiful set up you found!

 

[Slash]

Horn grip scales are encountered on these bayonets.