Original Imperial German Samoan Civil War Regiment Marked Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle Bayonet by Alexander Coppel of Solingen with Scabbard - Dated 1888 Lewis Gun The collar and insignia show

The collar and insignia show light wear from service

Faint stencil on the inside of the flap may read “…

This is the mark of the Legendary Gebrüder Weyersberg

Production levels never reached the point where every good marksman could be equipped with one

This was the specialized unit known to the world as the famous "Horse Marines" associated with the glory years of China duty

Original Imperial German Samoan Civil War Regiment Marked Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle Bayonet by Alexander Coppel of Solingen with Scabbard - Dated 1888 Lewis Gun The collar and insignia showOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the rare Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle bayonet with scabbard, made for Prussia and regimentally marked. The bayonet is in very good condition, with lots of clear markings. The M1871 84 was the first knife bayonet to become general issue in a major army, setting a trend that continues to the present day. Most of these bayonets were later altered into M1884 98 knife bayonets for the Gewehr