{"product_id":"original-german-m-1871-mauser-walking-out-etched-parade-dress-bayonet-with-scabbard-my-time-in-service-motto-by-n-rommelfanger","title":"Original German M-1871 Mauser \"Walking Out\" Etched Parade Dress Bayonet with Scabbard \u0026 “My Time in Service” Motto by N. Rommelfanger","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Commonly referred to as a \"walking out\" Bayonet, this edged weapon was never designed to actually fit on any rifle even the Mauser 1871 model after which it is named.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely Dress or Parade Bayonet, worn only on ceremonial occasions and when going on leave. These usually have a higher quality finish than the issue M-71 Bayonet, and this example has a lovely etched blade. There are panels on both sides showing stands of arms, foliate designs, and more. The side of the blade reads: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Commemorate my Time of Service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a maker mark on the spine reading \u003cstrong\u003eN. ROMMELFANGER METZ-SABLON.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hilt is not inlet for any type of mounting hardware, as is correct, and the brass crossguard has the usual \"S\" shape seen on these parade bayonets. There is still a red felt blade buffer next to the crossguard. For more information on these dress bayonets, please see Watts \u0026amp; White, The Bayonet Book, Page 172, Items 381-383.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is very good, with a lovely patina on the brass, and a bright finish on the blade, with very little wear. The bayonet comes in good quality brass mounted leather scabbard and is a fine example with probably 125 years of age to it. It has shrunk a bit over time and is quite stiff, however it still correctly fits the blade with no issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall a good condition bayonet with some great display potential!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 19\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edge\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 23¾“\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 4”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 20½\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42128603185221,"sku":"ONSV24SLN011","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24SLN011__02.jpg?v=1731017216","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-m-1871-mauser-walking-out-etched-parade-dress-bayonet-with-scabbard-my-time-in-service-motto-by-n-rommelfanger","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}