Spanish M1893 Sword Bayonet & Steel Mounted Leather Scabbard and Frog. BAYO 428. Bayonet

The Mauser Model 1893 is a bolt-action rifle commonly referred to as the Spanish Mauser, though the model was adopted by other countries in other calibres, most notably the Ottoman Empire. The M1893 was based on the experimental M1892 rifle, which Paul Mauser developed for the Spanish Army as part of a program to correct deficiencies in the earlier 1889, 1890, and 1891 series of Mauser rifles. A Spanish M1893 Sword bayonet and black leather scabbard for the 7mm Mauser short rifle. It has wooden chequered grips secured with two screw bolts. The pommel is steel and incorporates a push button release. The cross guard is steel and has a muzzle ring. The ricasso has the correct markings of 'Artilleria FCA Nacional' on one side and a serial number "77648" on the other. It has a 15 ½ " long, polished steel single edge blade which is fullered. The black leather scabbard is steel mounted and in excellent condition with stitching and metalwork is in very good order. (See White & Watts 'The Bayonet Book' pages 245 & 252, item 564). The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 428.