Original German M1871 Brass Hilt Mauser Rifle Bayonet with Scabbard Thompson SMG Measures Approximately 27 inches by

Measures Approximately 27 inches by 24 inches

Finland imported tens of thousands of helmets for the Winter War of 1939-40 and the Continuation War of 1941-44

Water repellant so these were a welcome accessory in bad weather

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Original German M1871 Brass Hilt Mauser Rifle Bayonet with Scabbard Thompson SMG Measures Approximately 27 inches byOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original example of the classic German 1871 Mauser Rifle Bayonet which features a brass hilt. Sword bayonet for use with the 11 mm M1871 Mauser rifle. This bayonet was also used extensively with the 8mm M1888 Commission Rifle. The M1871 bayonet has an unusual brass grip with diagonal serrations on the right grip, while the left grip is smooth. The blade was manufactured by Gebruder Simson in Suhl.