A Rare German Private Purchase Civilian Hunting Sawback Bayonet (Seitengewehr)

A private purchase bayonet made to fit a sporting rifle. The cross guard fitted to accommodate two sizes of barrel with a wing nut tightening screw. The sawback blade maker marked “F HERDER ABR SOHN SOLINGEN”. This would date the bayonet to c.1891 and in 1915 when the company name change to F. Herder and Sohn.
Nickel plated cross guard and pommel. Black pressed fiber grips in excellent condition.

Comes with its black leather scabbard fitted with a nickeled drag.

Overall length 35cm

Overall this bayonets is in very nice condition and one of the most interesting and rarest bayonets I have ever owned.

Code: 888