Unique* Swedish Mauser 1896 Pattern Bayonet Scabbard and Frog. BAYO 231. Bayonets

This is a good Swedish ‘M1896’ bayonet made for the 6.5mm Mauser rifle. It is unusual in having a tubular steel hilt and a release catch that was pulled rather than pushed as on conventional bayonets. The blade carries the markings of ‘EJ, over an anchor and AB which is the mark of the ‘Eskilstuna’ plant. There is also a number ‘118’ below this and a crown on the other side of the blade. The cross guard is marked with 4 over I.5 and No 336. The scabbard is steel and this carries and this carries the ‘Eskilstuna’ mark and 169 the the throat together with I over I.10 and No 330 to the rear of the scabbard. It is contained in an other ranks leather frog (the N.C.O’s) pattern had a twin strap hanger arrangement) See ‘An Illustrated History of Bayonets’ by Martin J. Brayley pages 203 to 208. The price for this unique bayonet, scabbard and frog includes UK delivery. BAYO 231.