Original German-made South African Boer Mauser M1871-Style Reversed Quillon Bayonet with Scabbard Historical Military Books " and both barrel bands

" and both barrel bands are "U" marked

In the late 1860s and early 1870s

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

Chennault had long argued for expansion of the airlift

Grommets along the base of the tent have loops of cord that attach to the tent stakes

Original German-made South African Boer Mauser M1871-Style Reversed Quillon Bayonet with Scabbard Historical Military Books " and both barrel bandsOriginal 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