German Franco-Prussian War Era, Bavarian M1869 Werder Bayonet & Scabbard
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $345.00

Original era manufacture. The Yataghan shaped blade is basically bright, with a sharp tip and some scattered areas of age spotting but no corrosion. Nice unmodified brass grip, working lock button, unit markings on the guard. The scabbard is very sound with tight stitching, clear unit marks on the scabbard tip to the 14th Regiment. The upper staple is missing but a previous owner glued the piece in place, missing the side screw. The scabbard tip is split on the reverse side from service use. The Werder Rifle was adopted by Bavaria prior to the Franco-Prussian War with limited issue, mostly to Jaeger Battalions during that conflict. It was arguably the best rifle used by either side during that War. The Werder Rifle remained in service with the Royal Bavarian Army long after the adoption of the 1871 pattern Mauser rifle. Subsequently many of the Werder bayonets grips were modified.