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M1891 Argentine Bayonet

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:50.00 - 75.00 USD
M1891 Argentine Bayonet
M1891 Argentine Bayonet. In 1891, Argentina modernized their armed forces and adopted the M1891 Mauser and bayonet as part of that modernization. These new arms were produced in Germany for a contract made by the Argentines. The bayonet is unique from many others for having aluminum grips and a hooked quillion. The blade is in the white and has some oxidation as well as a dull tip. The base of the blade has the manufacturer’s mark “Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co. Solingen“ on one side of the blade. The other side has the Argentine emblem and the words “Modelo Argentino 1891“ mostly ground off, leaving “Mode“ and “91“ visible. The blade is numbered “R3534“. The aluminum grips are in good condition. Scabbard is missing. Good condition.