Swedish M1896 Pattern All Steel Mauser Bayonet (No.001) With Scabbard.
Swedish M1896 Pattern All Steel Mauser Bayonet With Scabbard.
This Swedish Model 1896 bayonet is the Mk II variant with conical locking stud, made by Eskilstuna Jernmanufaktur. EJ-AM produced about 280 000 of these bayonets between 1899 and 1912. The blade has a narrow, flat spine with a single, narrow fuller (blood-groove) to each side and terminates in a spear point. The blade is bright and clean with minor tarnishing in places. The tubular steel grip is gnurled and blued. The conical attachment mechanism is in good condition. The bayonet is complete with it's blued steel scabbard in good condition and inserts / withdraws smoothly. It is held firmly within the scabbard. These Swedish bayonets are an excellent buy. They are very well-made, all steel construction and iconic - an ideal collector's bayonet.
Marks (right ricasso) : E.A.B.
Marks (left ricasso) : Crown stamp over 001
Marks (cross-piece) : E.J.A.B. with anchor and crown stamp
Marks (scabbard) : B./I.6 No.33
Length (in scabbard) : 32cm
Length (bayonet) : 29cm
Length (blade) : 17cm
