{"product_id":"original-german-mauser-model-1871-rifle-bayonet-by-gebruder-simson-with-scabbard-123rd-5th-wurttemberg-grenadiers-king-charles-regiment-marked-dated-1874","title":"Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle Bayonet by Gebrüder Simson with Scabbard - 123rd (5th Württemberg) Grenadiers \"King Charles\" Regiment Marked - Dated 1874","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of the Mauser Model 1871 rifle bayonet with brass hilt, complete with the original brass-fitted leather scabbard. The bayonet is in good condition, and is marked on the rear of the blade with an \u003cstrong\u003e1874 \u003c\/strong\u003eyear as well as the usual acceptance marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel blade is 18 ½” long and is in very good condition, and has not had the main edge sharpened at any time, so it still has the factory blunt edge. It has some light staining and pitting, but overall looks great. The crossguard is heavily oxidized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade ricasso is maker marked \u003cstrong\u003eGEBR: \/ SIMSON \/ [SUHL]\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating manufacture by \u003cstrong\u003eGebrüder Simson\u003c\/strong\u003e (Simson Brothers) in Suhl, Thuringia, Germany. This company, later known as Simson \u0026amp; Cie, was a major manufacturer in the Suhl Area, and later began production of bicycles and other items in addition to edged weapons. At the onset of WWI, the company had 3500 employees, however in the post war depression, they had to fire 2\/3 of their workforce. The company continued trading and was again successful, however since the Simson family were Jewish, they found the company headquarters occupied by the SA in 1933. The company was then forcibly renamed BSW, and pressed into service making small arms. Thankfully, the Simson family was able to emigrate to the U.S.A. in 1936. For more information please see J Anthony Carter's excellent work GERMAN KNIFE AND SWORD MAKERS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle of the bayonet is in good condition and has a fully functional bayonet latch. There are also some proof marks, as is typical on Imperial German bayonets. The steel \"S\" shaped crossguard does have a lot of oxidation, and bears regimental marking \u003cstrong\u003e123.R.16.212\u003c\/strong\u003e, for \u003cstrong\u003e123rd (5th Württemberg) Grenadiers \"King Charles\", Komp 16, Waffe Nr 212\u003c\/strong\u003e. The scabbard throat bears regimental marking \u003cstrong\u003eXIII.G.B.III.1.226\u003c\/strong\u003e, for \u003cstrong\u003eXIII Armee Korps. (K.Wurttembergische) Garrison Battalion III. Komp 1. Waffe Nr 226.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bayonet comes complete with its original brass mounted black leather scabbard which is missing some of the stitching on the reverse. The leather is also heavily crazed with the finish wearing off. There are also proof marks on the hilt and drag of the scabbard. The scabbard is in fair condition overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice example of this relatively rare bayonet, ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 18 ½”\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edge with Fuller\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 23 1\/2“\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 4 5\/8”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 19⅝\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42478545731653,"sku":"ONSV25SSOS180","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV25SSOS180__01.jpg?v=1741210040","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-mauser-model-1871-rifle-bayonet-by-gebruder-simson-with-scabbard-123rd-5th-wurttemberg-grenadiers-king-charles-regiment-marked-dated-1874","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}