Original German 19th Century Bavarian M-1869 Werder Unit Marked Bayonet with Scabbard WWII Of particular note is the

Of particular note is the unusual barrel latch spring assembly

but far less than we usually see in muskets used extensively

506 Airone model

with a metal key (dubbed a "twist key") to open it

Original German 19th Century Bavarian M-1869 Werder Unit Marked Bayonet with Scabbard WWII Of particular note is theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a "Classic" bayonet from Germany's past, when it was still various Kingdoms, Grand Duchies, etc. This model of bayonet was introduced in 1869 by the Kingdom of Bavaria, just BEFORE the Unification of Germany as we now know it under BISMARK in 1870 71. For more information please see WATTS & WHITE THE BAYONET BOOK Page 112, item 244. The bayonet is brass hilted with an 18 inch long yataghan style blade, and