Need help identifying a bayonet
Article about: Purchased a bayonet that came in the store last week and I am having trouble identifying it. Only identifiable marks I've found are the numbers shown on the base of the blade. The blade meas
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Re: Need help identifying a bayonet
Hello-it's some sort of late 19th/very early 20th century Mauser export bayo-probably Spanish M/1893/13 Long bayo but is in only fair condition-would have had a leather and brass or steel scabbard.
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Re: Need help identifying a bayonet
Looks Spanish to me too.........
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Re: Need help identifying a bayonet
Would it be common for there to be any other identifiable marks on this type of bayonet at all? Trying to find a place to clean and look. Just started cleaning it up a bit. Can't tell what substance is all over it, doesn't feel like rust. Unless it's just old rust.
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Re: Need help identifying a bayonet
Pretty poor condition, really. Try the central metal strip on top of the grip.
There may be a small marking along there somewhere - it would
not be unusual for markings to be scant or nonexistant.........
IMO, the 'checkered' grip is what leads to it being of Spanish origin.
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Re: Need help identifying a bayonet
I believe it is a Spanish 1893/16. On the ricasso opposite the number should be marked "ARTILLERIA Fca NACIONAL TOLEDO", although this is often not as deeply inscribed and can be difficult to read.
Pal
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