French ‘M1892’ Mannlicher-Berthier Bayonet and Scabbard. BAYO 721. Bayonets

The French model 1892 sword bayonet was manufactured from 1892 and was still in use during WWI. The M1892 bayonet was used with the model 1892 ‘Mannlicher-Berthier’ short rifle and has become known as the ‘Mannlicher-Berthier bayonet’. The 402mm single edged blade has a broad, flat spine and an almost full length deep fuller on both sides of the blade. The bayonet is easily identified by the fuller in the spine that runs for 155mm from the spear point. The blade has a semi-circular indentation on both sides of the forte, which interacts with internal springs in the scabbard to grip the blade and hold it firmly inside. The bayonet has a hooked quillon and narrow muzzle ring with hardwood grips with two steel pins (wooden grips which were introduce in around 1905). *The grips are showing signs of age related wear. The steel scabbard furniture is in good condition and has a pleasant patina. See ‘The Bayonet Book’ by John Watts and Peter White, page 98 No 215. The price includes UK postage. BAYO 721.