Original German Model 1871 Württemberg Faschinenmesser Pioneer Bayonet - Regiment Marked U.S. Civil War They are both still attached

They are both still attached though

The 13 1/2" gently swamped brass barrel bearing London Proof Marks and the Maker's stamp of J

causing electrons to be emitted

though it was painted black at one point

Original German Model 1871 Württemberg Faschinenmesser Pioneer Bayonet - Regiment Marked U.S. Civil War They are both still attachedOriginal Item. Only One Available. This was always the hardest German Pioneer Bayonet to find and the only one not having a Sawback on the blade. The blade in fact came from the Artillery Faschinenmesser short Sword Model 1857. The bayonet has an all brass bird's head shaped hilt, with a brass "S" cross guard. The name itself translates to "Fascine Knife", and the design is intended both for defense an as a tool for cutting "fascines". These are