Argentine M1891 mauser bayonet
length: 20 1/2"
Long Argentine mauser style bayonet, marked "Weyersburg Kirschbaum & co
Solingen" on one ricasso, other side marking appears to have been
purposefully defaced with a grinding wheel, "Del******tino 189*". Serial no.
R9411 on demilled side, "P" and "R" on the guard, "2" on the tang edge,
unusual "A" on the blade spine. Aluminum grip scales. Unsharpened.
info from
http://www.arms2armor.com: "This bayonet was designed to fit the Modelo
Argentino 1891 Mauser Infantry Rifle, manufactured in Germany under
contract. Most of these bayonets - if not all - were manufactured by
Weyersberg, Kirschbaum, and Cie. (company).
They are extremely well made and are usually found in very-good to excellent
condition. It is usually found with an aluminum hilt - although some are
found with brass hilts (indicating "Navy" usage) - steel crossguard, and
hooked "blade-breaker" quillon. The latching mechanism is of the
push-button/internal-spring type.
The blades are straight, single-edged, and fullered on both sides. The
blades are usually stamped - on the ricasso - with Weyersberg, Kirschbaum &
Cie / Solingen on one side, while on the other is the Argentine Crest (this
is usually ground off when released from the arsenal as surplus wares) and
Modelo Argentino 1891.
The scabbards are of sheet-rolled steel, ball finial, and are usually dark
"blued" finish (almost black). "
blade: 15 3/4"
blade width: 1"
grip: 4 1/2"
guard: 3 3/4"
weight: 1 lb 2.5 oz
