Prussian / Austrian side arm Help with I.D please.

manokent · 12th January 2011, 11:57 AM

Hello, Ive had this item for quite a while now in the vain hope that I would see another or a similar to help identify it. When I first saw it on a stall I thought that it was a cut down sword. It measures 22 1/2" overall with the blade length of 17 3/4". Stamped on the ricasso Simson & Co Suhl, and a crowned M on the back. The blade is similar in shape to the butcher bayonet only thinner and 2" shorter. Plain wooden grips that don,t appear to have ever been wired or covered and a heavy steel handguard. When you see my pictures you will understand the need for the long description.

I would be grateful for any comments or info regarding this sidearm.

http://s1119.photobucket.com/home/manokent

Thanks in advance,
Mark.

12th January 2011, 11:57 AM	#1
manokent Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 11	Prussian / Austrian side arm Help with I.D please. Hello, Ive had this item for quite a while now in the vain hope that I would see another or a similar to help identify it. When I first saw it on a stall I thought that it was a cut down sword. It measures 22 1/2" overall with the blade length of 17 3/4". Stamped on the ricasso Simson & Co Suhl, and a crowned M on the back. The blade is similar in shape to the butcher bayonet only thinner and 2" shorter. Plain wooden grips that don,t appear to have ever been wired or covered and a heavy steel handguard. When you see my pictures you will understand the need for the long description. I would be grateful for any comments or info regarding this sidearm. http://s1119.photobucket.com/home/manokent Thanks in advance, Mark.