TYPE: Bayonet M1871
Bagnet M1871
German bayonet model 1871
Bayonet M1871
Prussian bayomet 1871 with leather scabbard
Stamp "W78" – 1878 on the bayonet M1871
Signature GEBR. SIMPSON
Crown and mark ERFURT on the bayonet model 1871
Inspection margs on bayonet M1871
Units marks on the Seitengewehr model 1871
UNIT MARKS: 157.R.R.174. – which means Rekrutendepot of 4. Schlesisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 157, weapon number 174. The scabbard is mark 157.R.E.4.181., which means 4 Kompanie of Ersatz Bataillon of 4. Schlesisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 157. The regiment stationed in Brieg (Brzeg).
MANUFACTURER: GEBR. SIMPSON, SUHL and ERFURT
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: “W78″ – 1878
COMMENTS: The unit numbers on the bayonet and scabbard are differ slightly (same Regiment).
