{"product_id":"original-imperial-german-wwi-m-1871-mauser-walking-out-parade-dress-bayonet-with-scabbard-by-weyersberg-kirschbaum-cie","title":"Original Imperial German WWI M-1871 Mauser \"Walking Out\" Parade Dress Bayonet with Scabbard by Weyersberg Kirschbaum \u0026 Cie","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 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ricasso is stamped with the \u003cstrong\u003e“King’s Head”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“King’s Helmet”\u003c\/strong\u003e over \u003cstrong\u003eW.K.\u0026amp;C.\u003c\/strong\u003e trademarks of \u003cstrong\u003eWEYERSBERG KIRSCHBAUM \u0026amp; CO SOLINGEN\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\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 very weak leather 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 partially bright finish on the blade with heavy wear and staining. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \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 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edge\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 23 3\/4“\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 3 7\/8”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 21 1\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44838754287685,"sku":"ONSV25CWN032","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV25CWN032.jpg?v=1775070493","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-imperial-german-wwi-m-1871-mauser-walking-out-parade-dress-bayonet-with-scabbard-by-weyersberg-kirschbaum-cie","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}