Original Imperial German WWI M-1871 Mauser "Walking Out" Parade Dress Bayonet with Scabbard by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie
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Original 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.
This 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 darkening in the panels has however worn, so it can be hard to see the etching. As is correct the bayonet's blade is fully blunt.
The ricasso is stamped with the “King’s Head” and “King’s Helmet” over W.K.&C. trademarks of WEYERSBERG KIRSCHBAUM & CO SOLINGEN. WKC is one of the more famous makers in the legendary "City of Blades", Solingen. They were chosen for their pre-eminence even within the center of German edged weapon manufacture to make the swords celebrating the Kaiser's day that Celebrated the city.
The 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 very weak leather felt blade buffer next to the crossguard. For more information on these dress bayonets, please see Watts & White, The Bayonet Book, Page 172, Items 381-383.
Condition is very good, with a lovely patina on the brass, and a partially bright finish on the blade with heavy wear and staining.
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, and no longer covers the entire blade. The throat and the drag are now loose and not connected.
Overall a good condition bayonet with some great display potential!
Specifications:
Blade Length: 19 1/2"
Blade Style: Single Edge
Overall length: 23 3/4“
Crossguard: 3 7/8”
Scabbard Length: 21 1/8"
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