Spanish ‘M1893’ Sword Bayonet with Chequered Grips and Scabbard. BAYO 2623. Bayonets

The 7mm Mauser short rifle was equipped with a sword bayonet (M1893). It has wooden grips which have been chequered and they are secured by two screw bolts. It is believed that this bayonet was originally intended for artillery units but it was widely used on the ‘M1916’ short rifle during the Civil War. Measuring 52 cm overall (blade: 39 ½ cm). This one carries the legend ARTILLERIA FCA NACIONAL TOLEDO around a pair of crossed cannons. It is unusual to find this stamp on the blade as many were unmarked. The cross guard carries ‘4124’ and the blade ‘18’. The blade appears to have been re sharpened. The scabbard is steel mounted black leather, the stitching is all intact. See White & Watts item 564 on page 245 and 252. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 2623.