Original Eickhorn, Solingen Fireman’s (Faschinenmesser) Saw Back Dress Bayonet By Eickhorn Solingen & Scabba Bayonets

Nazi German Fireman’s (Faschinenmesser) Saw Back Dress Bayonet By Eickhorn Solingen & Scabbard. Sn 17851 - 17851

This is an original and rare Nazi Fireman's saw back dress bayonet and scabbard. The basic design is taken from the standard military dress bayonet but is without the rifle mortise and stud button and has a saw back (see 'German Clamshells' book page 129 by Gary L. Walker and R. J. Weinand). The cross guard is lengthened to give a re curve appearance. The clean, polished steel blade has fullers and 6 ¼” saw back section. The blade is crisply marked by the maker ‘Original Eickhorn Solingen’ together with squirrel trademark and has its original leather hilt washer. It has undamaged chequered grips secured with two rivets. It comes with the correct scabbard which is free of dents. The scabbard retains most of its original black paint finish and has the correct fixed frog bar. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 17851
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