Imperial German 100th (1st Royal Saxon) Life Grenadiers Model 1871 Rifle Bayonet by P.D. Lüneschloss

The sword bayonet has an overall length in the scabbard of approximately  24-1/2 inches. The blade is generally very clean, showing some typical spots and scratches but without nicks, chips or active rust. The ricasso bears the manufacturer name of P.D. Lüneschloss of Solingen. The bayonet has a solid brass bird’s-head pommel grip with a prominent external leaf spring release mechanism and a distinct double-quillon crossguard which features a muzzle ring and a hooked lower quillon. The single-edged, fullered steel blade was made for use with the Mauser Model 1871 bolt-action infantry rifle. The spine of the blade bears a Saxon royal cypher, while both the guard and the scabbard throat have a matching unit designation of “100. R. 9. 100.”, reflecting that the bayonet was weapon number 100 of the 9th Company of Regiment 100, which was in fact the 1st Royal Saxon Life Grenadiers. The brass scabbard fittings show an uncleaned patina. The leather scabbard itself has scuffs and scratches, but it is complete and intact. Overall very good condition.