Original Imperial German WWI M-1871 Mauser "Walking Out" Parade Dress Bayonet with Etched Blade & Scabbard Category_Snider Rifle Accessories Size seems to be about

Size seems to be about a 7 1/4 - 7 3/8 (58-59cm)

The rivets holding the metal plate on the bottom are all intact

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They look to have been refinished at some point

While the APFK design became more sophisticated over the years

Original Imperial German WWI M-1871 Mauser "Walking Out" Parade Dress Bayonet with Etched Blade & Scabbard Category_Snider Rifle Accessories Size seems to be aboutOriginal 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 nice 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 does have lovely etching on the blade, with floral and patriotic