German Seitengewehr M1871/84 Bayonet & Scabbard by Austrian State Weapons Manufacturing Company, Steyr. 21604:4. Bayonets

The M1871/84 was the first knife bayonet to become general issue in a major army, setting a trend that continues to the present day. The knife bayonet for use with the 11 mm. Mauser M1871/84 repeating rifle. This bayonet will also mount on the earlier 11 mm. Mauser M1871 rifle and the 8 mm. M1888 Commission Rifle. This example was manufactured by Oesterreichsche WaffenfabrikGesellschaft, Steyr (Austrian State Weapons Manufacturing Company, Steyr) showing the CEWG Trademark to one side of the ricasso. The crossguard has the numbers ‘1450’ crisply stamped to one side. The pommel has an inspection mark to one side of the pommel. The wooden grips are held with 2 pins and are in good condition. See page 118 of Watts & White for reference. The metal scabbard is painted black with a ball finial. The frog stud has inspection marks, and the number ‘50’. The price includes UK delivery. 21604:4.