Original German-made South African Boer Mauser M1871-Style Reversed Quillon Bayonet by Simson & Co. Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia barn found

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and is marked with assembly number 10501

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but without easily deciphered proof marks

Original German-made South African Boer Mauser M1871-Style Reversed Quillon Bayonet by Simson & Co. Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia barn foundOriginal item: Only One Available. Made in Germany and maker marked on the blade, this looks just like a German Mauser sawback 1871 bayonet. The hilt grip, 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 it totally useless for what the Hook quillon guards