ALX Coppel Bayonet

[JMStevens]

First, is this a bayonet? It is 13.5" in length, the blade is 9". Markings on blade are ALX. Coppel Solingen with a balance scale. Further down there is a crown with 01 beneath it. There is metal at the end of handle and numbers 40 B 749 under that 1B 1126. In the same spot on the reverse side- 55123. The tip of the scabbard is marked 40 B 749 just like knife. When was this made and for what type of weapon? Actually any info is more than what I have. Thanks in advance!

[Alan M]

Yes it is a bayonet and is a model 1889 and as you say , made by Alex Coppel , a German company . It was made for the Danish Army to accompany the Krag-Jorgensen 8mm rifle . The stamp on the crossguard ( the crown over the 01 ) is the Danish acceptance stamp for 1901 . The stamp on the scabbard ball says it was issued to the Danish Army's 40th Battalion and the weapon no. 749 , hope this helps a little .

[JMStevens]

Actually, it a tremendous help, thank you!

[Alan M]

Actually, it a tremendous help, thank you!

Glad to be of service