#70F • Spanish-m1913 Bayonet

Part of Purple Gallery Online Estate & Antiques Auction (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $39.00

Status: Sold

Sword bayonet for use on the 7 mm. Mauser M1916 Short Rifle. Also designated for use with the 8 mm. Mauser M1943 Short Rifle. This example was made at Artilleria Fábrica Nacional, Toledo, Spain, probably in the 1920s. The M1913 bayonet was one of only a few bayonet types to utilize checkered wood grips. Ricasso (Left): "Arilleria" over "Fca Nacional" over "Toledo" set inside a rectangle Ricasso (Right): "680 over B" Blade has been service sharpened. It shows its age and use but feel solid in hand. Metal portions are well aged and wood grips have just a hint of their original checkering. 20.75' Overall, blade is just over 15.5" BP