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Siamese Mauser Type 45 rifle Bayonet & Scabbard

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Siamese Mauser Type 45 rifle Bayonet & Scabbard
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Knife bayonet for use on the 8 mm. Siamese Mauser Type 45 rifle.

This scabbard appears to be original, never having been disassembled or
refinished. The scabbard throat is unique in having a depression that allows the
scabbard to remain on the bayonet when fixed to the rifle.

The characters on the ricasso say "R.S. 121" in Siamese, which represents the
year 1903 on the Gregorian (western) Calendar. "R.S. 121" is an abbreviation for
Rattanakosin Sok 121. This refers to the 121st year of the Rattanakosin Era,
which began with the founding of Bangkok in 1782.
The bayonet was re-designated Type 45 when Siam adopted the Buddhist
Calendar in 1913. Bhuddist Year 2445 corresponds to 1903.

Wood Grip is damaged and some wood loss is evident.