Imperial German S.71 Bayonet Lot: Erfurt / Simson 1878 & Unmarked Extra-Seitengewehr

Imperial German S.71 Bayonet Lot: Erfurt / Simson 1878 & Unmarked Extra-Seitengewehr

Issue S.71 bayonet, 59.5cm (23-1/4") overall, fullered blade in nice condition with signs of service sharpening; ricasso has Erfurt arsenal marking on one side and blade supplier "GEBR. SIMSON / SUHL" on the opposite.  Cast brass hilt has functional spring and press stud; guard is marked to the 137th Infantry Regiment.  Includes black leather scabbard with brass throat and drag, complete with black leather belt frog.  Unit marking on the scabbard throat does not match that of the bayonet.  

Second bayonet is an Extra-Seitengewehr dress bayonet, 59.5cm (23-1/4") overall, thin 2.3cm wide unfullered blade has acid-etched scrollwork and martial vignettes, unmarked ricasso, and hilt cast for dress purposes only with no mortise.  There was at one time a steel leaf spring, though this is now lacking.  Includes a nice brass mounted black leather scabbard.  $150 - $200