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Older bayonets were used in huge numbers. Most common was the SG1871 that fit the Gew88 which was also used a lot, especially early war. The SG1871 was withdrawn as the brass handles were needed to produce artillery shells. Many were melted, causing this once so common bayonet to be less common today.

Over: German Soldier with SG1871, Gew88, pickelhaube with canvas cover....

Over: German SG1871 model bayonet. Below a lighter walking out model. The dress/walking out model cannot be fixed on a rifle despite the fact that it has a muzzle ring.

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