Bayonet for Mauser rifle, model 1891, Argentinian (c 1890s)

Title	Bayonet for Mauser rifle, model 1891
Nationality	Argentinian
Period	c 1890s

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This is a typical Solingen export product from the massive armaments export industry that Germany enjoyed in the 20 years prior to WW1. It still has its Argentinian coat of arms at the base of the blade; many surviving examples lack this, having had it ground off.

This is the first model with its brass hilt as opposed to the aluminium hilt on the later example.

It has virtually all its original blue finish on the scabbard. The hilt shows normal service wear and tear, but the metal is still bright. There are mismatching numbers on scabbard and hilt, as is commonly found on these bayonets.

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[Edged Weapons : Bayonets : Argentinian : 19th Century]

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