Imperial : German 1871 Pattern (S 71) Bayonet with Bavarian-style Scabbard.

S71 brass-hilted sword-bayonet with brass-mounted scabbard with Bavarian style strap-loop rather than the more common frog-stud. Steel parts darkened with time but no rust, and the spring is in good working condition. Overall a nice example. The ricasso bears the makers mark 'Gebr. Simpson, Suhl' on the reverse and on the obverse 'Erfurt'. The back of the blade has a crowned 'W' and is dated 1878 and there are various other ordnance stamps. The crossguard is stamped '68. R. 16. 39.'
Overall length 63cm. Blade length 46.5cm

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Code: 51030