Original Norwegian M-1859 Bayonet for Breech Loading Rifles with Leather Scabbard & Frog German Mauser 98k K98 The leather liner chinstrap is

The leather liner chinstrap is also included (often missing or broken)

”  It is crisply marked on the ricasso:

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and has been fully cleaned and restored

The first version

Original Norwegian M-1859 Bayonet for Breech Loading Rifles with Leather Scabbard & Frog German Mauser 98k K98 The leather liner chinstrap isOriginal Item. Only One available. Introduced in 1859, this bayonet was then used with the M 1860 Infantry Rifle, the 1867 Remington Rifle and the 1876 Krag Pertersson rifle, only requiring slight modifications to fit each. While the rifles became obsolete, the same is not true for bayonets, so they were often refitted to fit the next generation of firearms. With a heavy blade of over 22" and overall length of almost 28", this is a very impressive