Everything for sale on is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. Production switched to aluminum grip, mid-1893, after producing 40,000 brass grip bayonets. Brass-gripped bayonets were made 1892–93. They went ahead with the brass grip scales, initially, so as not to further delay production. However, the prototype bayonets turned out heavier than the Argentines liked, so they made a number of design changes (thinner blade, slimmer hilt, and others). The grip metal is an alloy of aluminum, with 6 percent copper.Īrgentina opted for the 15.75 inch blade, after seeing that Chile was going to adopt a shorter (10-inch blade) bayonet for their Mausers. The aluminum grip scales were part of an effort to lighten the bayonet. The other side of the ricasso bears the German Bayonet maker's name: However, the MODELO ARGENTINO 1891 marking is still intact. The almost 16" blade is in great condition, with the only draw back being that the "Argentine Crest" on the ricasso has been ground off, as required by the Argentine military upon release from military stores.
Bayonet and scabbard are marked with matching serial number N 9656 with RA stamped on both, for República Argentina. A truly very fine example of this scarce Argentine Contract Mauser M-1891 Bayonet constructed with Aluminum grip panels.