Original German Model 1871 Württemberg Faschinenmesser Pioneer Bayonet - Regiment Marked French Holsters so that the internal structure

so that the internal structure can be viewed

and there are different production variations according to country of origin (in terms of finish

The fuzes were of the percussion type

bayonets in excellent condition that have come from long time storage

Of course today these are used to start Yacht races

Original German Model 1871 Württemberg Faschinenmesser Pioneer Bayonet - Regiment Marked French Holsters so that the internal structureOriginal Item. Only One Available. This was always the hardest German Pioneer Bayonet to find and the only one not having a Sawback on the blade. The blade in fact came from the Artillery Faschinenmesser short Sword Model 1857. The bayonet has an all brass bird's head shaped hilt, with a brass "S" cross guard. The name itself translates to "Fascine Knife", and the design is intended both for defense an as a tool for cutting "fascines". These are