German M 1871/84 bayonet, second model by SOEMERDA. Unit marked. (ABCN411)(K121)(JN79-3)
Mauser M 1871 cal. 11 mm and Mauser M1871-84 rifle. Excellent+ bright finished blade with a long fuller running to the tip. (= Second model). Blade spine crisp marked: Crown over W over 88 and a German inspection marking. Ricasso with German maker's name: SOEMERDA. (in Thüringen) Excellent wooden grips secured to the blade with rivets. Some light abuse to the wood around the rivet of one side only. Hilt with a humbback. Crossguard with muzzle ring MRD 17.5 mm. Excellent bright finished pommel with a T-slot is marked with two crisp German inspection markings.
Left side of the crossguard shows regimental marking: 62. R. 1. 62. (= 62th. Oberschlesisches Infantry Regiment. Home base: Cosel and Ratibor. )
Excellent + stiff black leather scabbard with clear tooling and bright metal fittings without dents and intact stitches. Top mount is unit marked: 58. R. 12.193.(= 58th. Posensches Infantry Regiment. Home base: Glogau and Fraustadt ) Throat with two German inspection markings.