Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle Bayonet by Alex. Coppel dated 1873 with Scabbard - Regiment Marked Schwarzlose MG - strong shiny bore

- strong shiny bore

a common content mark for silver items

The ring has a silver plaque on the top showing the German Afrikakorps Logo

The SSh (Russian: Стальной шлем - Stal'noy shlem or Steel Helmet) 40

Tokyo Optical Instrument Company Manufacturer

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle Bayonet by Alex. Coppel dated 1873 with Scabbard - Regiment Marked Schwarzlose MG - strong shiny boreOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of the Mauser Model 1871 rifle bayonet with brass hilt, compete with the original brass fitted leather scabbard. The bayonet is in good condition, and is marked on the rear of the blade with (Crown) W 73, indicating acceptance in 1873 during the reign of German Emperor Wilhem I, who reigned 1871 1888. The steel blade is 18" long and is in very good condition, and has not had the main edge