Original German Pre WWI Bavarian Lion’s Head Hirschfänger Hunting Dagger Knife with Leather Scabbard U.S. Navy in September of 1918

in September of 1918

a carbine in

000 aluminum grip bayonets were made

In short order they began production of the RICHMOND PERCUSSION RIFLE

The leather securing strap for the case is unfortunately gone

Original German Pre WWI Bavarian Lion’s Head Hirschfänger Hunting Dagger Knife with Leather Scabbard U.S. Navy in September of 1918Original Item: Only One Available. In use for centuries, the German Hirschfnger (Deer Catcher) long hunting daggers have always made lovely display pieces, as well as military sidearms. Many of the early bayonets used by the various German States were based on the Hirschfnger design, which is both simple and elegant, almost a short sword in practical terms. This is a great Imperial German Bavarian Hirschfnger, complete with scabbard. The hilt is fit