Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle Bayonet by Weyersberg & Stamm, Solingen Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets ” where they celebrated Thanksgiving

” where they celebrated Thanksgiving on there voyage home

This is an exceptional grouping from a JOHN M SCHMIDT serial number 32003262

crisp condition throughout

5x52mm Carcano standard Italian rifle cartridge with smokeless powder content

Most of its recruits were from the ranks of the various "Freikorps" groups of the day

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle Bayonet by Weyersberg & Stamm, Solingen Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets ” where they celebrated ThanksgivingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 rifle bayonet with brass hilt, most likely made for the kingdom of Bavaria. The bayonet is in good condition, however due to age and corrosion, some of the markings are faded or missing. The steel blade is 18" long and is in good condition, though it has been sharpened, and has some past pitting, now having a dark patina. The blade ricasso bears the maker