Original German 19th Century Nickel Plated Hirschfänger Sword Bayonet by WKC for the Mauser 1871 Rifle U.S. Badges the usually rotted liner was

the usually rotted liner was removed and discarded

Shell is stamped but it is difficult to read and just a ghost of a 64 can be made out

Although promised they would be in battle for just 3 days

Columbus CA

Original German 19th Century Nickel Plated Hirschfänger Sword Bayonet by WKC for the Mauser 1871 Rifle U.S. Badges the usually rotted liner wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This particular fine quality etched bladed bayonet was intended to actually fit onto the Mauser 1871 Rifle which is unusual as many were never machined to fit and also lacked the catch assembly. This design is based on Hirschfnger (Deer Catcher) long hunting daggers in use in the German area for centuries. It has an overall length of 24 with a 19 long blade. This is complete however it has seen better days and the