Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle Bayonet dated 1876 with Scabbard - Regimentally Marked Magazines VESTKYSTEN

VESTKYSTEN

This is a nice Army issue example with military inspectors cartouche and 1898 date at the bottom of the left side wood grip

Most show Swedish Three Crowns Army ink stamps on the inside of the cuff

Early versions of the Tiger I were equipped with five such devices

making unaltered examples very desirable to collectors

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle Bayonet dated 1876 with Scabbard - Regimentally Marked Magazines VESTKYSTENOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 rifle bayonet with brass hilt, compete with the original brass fitted leather scabbard. The bayonet is in good condition, and is marked on the rear of the blade with (Crown) W 76, indicating acceptance in 1876 during the reign of German Emperor Wilhem I, who reigned 1871 1888. The steel blade is 18" long and is in good condition, though it has been sharpened, and