Lot 114
Imperial German Bayonet Lot: World War Ersatz Conversion of Prussian M1860 & Bavarian Dress 71/84
Ausruf: $150
Imperial German Bayonet Lot: World War Ersatz Conversion of Prussian M1860 & Bavarian Dress 71/84
S.71/84 Bayonet Extra-Seitengewehr Dress Bayonet is has blade etched with decorative scrollwork and Bavarian motto, ricasso has Ricasso has Weyersberg, Kirschbaum, & Companie maker. Unmarked spine. Hilt has nickel finish with dark patina on the exposed areas where this finish has worn away, same on the scabbard fittings. Black leather portion of the scabbard remains in good condition with stitching intact.
Wartime conversion of the Prussian Fusilier-Seitengewehr M1860 is of particular interest: 63.2cm (24-7/8") overall with quillback blade. Ricasso has Prussian crown proof and "62" date, inspector proof on reverse. The original cast brass hilt has been replaced with the hilt of a S.98 bayonet so that this blade could be mounted to weapons then in service. Includes the correct original brass mounted black leather scabbard with unit marking to a Landwehr company of a field artillery regiment. Stitching has given way on the back seam of the scabbard, but it remains functional. The original unmodified version would be a scarce bayonet - the wartime ersatz conversion is doubly so, and a very interesting example! $300 - $400