German Imperial Era, M1871 Service Quality Bayonet, Private Purchase
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: $250.00

Original era manufacture. An issue quality M1871 bayonet with a 18.5 inch steel blade. The blade is clean with no major issues, sharp point, showing a few spots of corrosion staining, steel s-shaped guard, with a cast brass grip and a operable locking bar. Black leather bodied scabbard with brass throat and chape. There are no markings of any kind on the bayonet or scabbard, not even a makers name. When the blade is inserted, there is a 1/4 inch gap between the top of the scabbard throat and the bottom of the guard.