1896 bayonet, M96 Swedish

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1896 bayonet, M96 Swedish:
$100.00

1899 – 1912– Bayonets made by Eskilstuna Jernmanufactur AB (EJ-anchor-ABExcellent condition.“There are some discolor and rubes.”

This Bayonetis the earlier model, WW1, It has a crown with a number underneath and a crownstamped on the tip of the scabbard.

The firstBayonet was by Eskilstuna Jernmanufactur AB (EJ-anchor-AB) beginning around 1899 – 1912.

Each bayonetand scabbard had either a 3 or 4 digit (early version) serial number thatcorresponds to the Swedish M96 rifle serial number that the bayonet was issuedwith.

‘I’ forInfantry: 20
RegimentDistrict number: 69a
Bayonetnumber 55
Serialnumber: M96
Matchingnumber hilts: 485

The normal sequence is a company number; a regiment code; a bayonet/weapon number. Regiment codes follow a set pattern with an ‘I’ for Infantry followed by the regiment number, and a ‘K’ for cavalry, followed by cavalry regiment number.

Swedishbayonet with the Flat Stud andmatching numberhilts and scabbardsareworthmore.

The bayonet itself is made entirely frommetal with a hollow tube shaped handle.The overall length is 335mm and the blade is 210mm.

EJ ABstopped making bayonets in 1912

Note: thatalthough the model 1896 was approved in that year, manufacture did not actuallystart until 1899!