Original Imperial German WWI M-1871 Mauser "Walking Out" Parade Dress Bayonet with Scabbard - Regiment Marked U.S. Edged Weapons resulting in the retooling to

resulting in the retooling to fit the Russian ammunition for the Russian contracts as well as for commercial sales

The butt is smaller and more slender than comparable military muskets of the era

Left breast features a heavily embroidered silver bullion Luftwaffe eagle with grey wool backing hand-stitched to the leather

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Original Imperial German WWI M-1871 Mauser "Walking Out" Parade Dress Bayonet with Scabbard - Regiment Marked U.S. Edged Weapons resulting in the retooling toOriginal Item: Only One Available. Commonly referred to as a "walking out" Bayonet, this edged weapon was never designed to actually fit on any rifle even the Mauser 1871 model after which it is named. This is a lovely Dress or Parade Bayonet, worn only on ceremonial occasions and when going on leave. These usually have a higher quality finish than the issue M 71 Bayonet, and this example has a lovely etched blade. There are panels on both sides