Original Imperial German WWI M-1871 Mauser "Walking Out" Parade Dress Bayonet with Etched Blade & Scabbard

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 does have lovely etching on the blade, with floral and patriotic motifs. Even though the hilt has a catch spring, it has not been machined to fit on any rifle and there is no catch assembly whatsoever. It is really a Parade Sidearm made to look like a bayonet. For more information, 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 great patina on the blade. This looks to have seen quite a bit of service and cleaning during its life. There are some chips along the edge of the blade.

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.

Overall a good condition bayonet with some great display potential!

Specifications:
Blade Length: 19 1/4"
Blade Style: Single Edge
Overall length: 23 1/2“
Crossguard: 3 7/8”
Scabbard Length: 20"