Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle Bayonet by Coulax & Cie. of Klingenthal with Scabbard - 168th Infantry Regiment Marked - Dated 1875 German Navy - Kreigsmarine therefore on some of these

therefore on some of these Snider rifles it is not uncommon to find dates in the early 1850s and even the 1840s

with a large Eisernes Kreuz (Iron Cross) in the center of the field

Overall the grip has a lovely aged patina

The regiment split

Elements of 8 AF engaged in combat operations during the Korean War (1950–1953)

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle Bayonet by Coulax & Cie. of Klingenthal with Scabbard - 168th Infantry Regiment Marked - Dated 1875 German Navy - Kreigsmarine therefore on some of theseOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of the Mauser Model 1871 rifle bayonet with brass hilt, complete with the original brass fitted leather scabbard. The bayonet is in good condition, and is not marked on the rear of the blade with an 1875 year as well as the usual acceptance marks. The steel blade is 18 long and is in good condition, and has not had the main edge sharpened at any time, so it still has the factory blunt