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Title Mannlicher-Berthier bayonet, pattern 1 (for Musketoon)
Nationality French
Period c 1892-1914
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This, essentially an artillery carbine bayonet, would have been carried through the last decade of the 19th century and, in a slightly modified form (wood grip and shortened guard), right through WW2. It also saw service with the Poles in this era. The calibre was 8mm bolt action with a 3-round magazine.

The iron parts of the grip and scabbard have a dark brown patina overall and the scabbard and guard numbers are mismatched. There are arsenal stamps to the top of the scabbard. An unusual feature is the frog hook sweated to the scabbard, which would suggest German military seizure and use in WWI or 2. French issue scabbards of this era never had frog hooks, only a small 'goal post' for a leather strap on the frog.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Bayonets : French : 20th Century]

testimonials

Very great item and I'm very pleased with it. The bayonet arrived without any problem. Thank you.

M Z, Slovenia, 21.11.2006

Hanger arrived safe and sound 11.30ish today. Very pleased, it's as expected. Your excellent pics make all the difference in terms of confident buying over the net. As a matter of interest, the frog, which as you said is very a/f, is, as you thought, 'spot on'. On closer inspection it is a mk.1 Naval Frog, designated 'for cutlasses'. Date seems around 1860ish give or take.

By the way, I think your site is very user friendly. Seems to work much better than many and up to date, a rarity!!!

C W, UK, 20.04.2006

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