Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle Bayonet by Gebrüder Weyersberg with Scabbard - 53rd Infantry Regiment Marked Japanese Documents and Books The serial number 9181 appears

The serial number 9181 appears on the barrel

the Navy boat commanders requested close air support

This was actually rather common

There is some bubbling and flaking where the fittings meet the grip

We aren't sure of the meaning of this

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle Bayonet by Gebrüder Weyersberg with Scabbard - 53rd Infantry Regiment Marked Japanese Documents and Books The serial number 9181 appearsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of the Mauser Model 1871 rifle bayonet with brass hilt, complete with the original brass fitted leather scabbard. The bayonet is in good condition, and is not marked on the rear of the blade with an 1874 year as well as the usual acceptance marks. The steel blade is 18 long and is in good condition, and has not had the main edge sharpened at any time, so it still has the factory blunt