Original German-made South African Boer Mauser M1871-Style Reversed Quillon Bayonet with Scabbard Historical Military Books that Montagnards had tails

that Montagnards had tails

No major chunks or chips are missing

however they are worn and the finish overall is an oxidized gray

The Medusa style face to the front has an old split in the nose but the rosette beneath it is still present

Original German-made South African Boer Mauser M1871-Style Reversed Quillon Bayonet with Scabbard Historical Military Books that Montagnards had tailsOriginal item: Only One Available. Made in Germany and marked on the blade SIMSON & CO. SUHL., this looks just like a German Mauser sawback 1871 bayonet, complete with brass mounted leather scabbard. The hilt, as a true Mauser 1871 is of solid brass however the steel cross guard is unique. It resembles the TURKISH M 1887 and M 1889 forward leading hook quillon cross guard however has been mounted in the REVERSE direction, sloping backwards, rendering