German Imperial Era, M1871 Bayonet, Erfurt Mfg 81
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: $350.00

Original period manufacture. Classic sword bayonet introduced for the 1871 bolt action rifle. The ricasso is marked Erfurt and Weyersburg, with an 81 acceptance date. Unit marked on the guard 91.R.12.205 (91st Infantry Rgt 12th Company, 205th Weapon) Oldenburg Infantry Regiment Nr.91. Black leather bodied, brass mounted scabbard with a nice old patina. The blade is very clean with no issues, sound stitching to the scabbard leather. Nice old bayonet.