1871 - GERMANY - WWI Hirschfänger 1871 (Hf71) sword bayonet - possible captured artifact

Object/Artifact

Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum

Name/Title

Description

1871 - GERMANY - WWI Hirschfänger 1871 (Hf71) sword bayonet - possible captured artifact The Hirschfänger 1871 (literally a "deer slayer" from its hunting origins- often abbreviated to Hf71) was a variant on the S71 Bayonet to fit the Gew98 rifle. The Hf71 had a long wide blade, leather grips, "eagles head" pommel and smaller opposing curved crossguard and muzzle ring. It was carried in a steel mounted leather scabbard and did not come with a sawback blade. The Hf71 was usually issued to the Jäger Battalions of the Prussian army along with their Jägerbüchse 1871 rifles.

Created By

Abdourahamane, Issa

Create Date

December 28, 2023

Updated By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

October 27, 2024