Fritz Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 A fair example of a Prussian Seitengewehr M.1871, introduced after the Franco-Prussian War, and was, along with other models, standard until introduction of the Gew.1898 rifle. These bayonets were still worn by Landwehr and Landsturm units throughout WW1, but not for frontline duties. Before introduction of the Gew.98, this bayonet was worn mainly by the guards regiments, also grenadiers and fusiliers. This example is by Simson & Cie. in Suhl/Thüringen. The back of the blade is marked with a crowned W over 75 for 1875. The underside of the double hooked quillion has an illegible stamping of the unit. The scabbard is not quite matching, and is of Bavarian origin by the frog fitting at the front, which is similar to the French bayonets of the period. The Prussian scabbards had the hook button fitting. This example has Bavarian markings to the underside: B.2.R.A.F.6.68 - probably Bavarian 2.Reserve Artillerie (Fuss) 6.Batterie - weapon no.68 There are various other crowned arsenal marks on scabbard and underside of brass grip. The underside of the brass scabbard tip has also probably deleted earlier marks. The last marks were probably added after mobilisation 1914. This weapon fits the Gew.71, Gew.71/84 and Gew.88, but not the Gew.98 These bayonets have become scarce in recent years. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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