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Type | Description | Blade Length |
Overall Length |
Muzzle |
Markings |
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M1871 |
Cruciform socket bayonet for use on the 11.4 mm Beaumont rifle. The Beaumont was an early, single-shot bolt-action rifle. In 1881, Beaumont rifles were converted into repeaters by adding the, then revolutionary, Vitali box magazine. This was the first use of a box magazine on a military rifle. This example is of the second pattern, with a conventional locking ring. Early pieces had an unusual locking ring with two adjustment screws. |
20.125 |
22.75 |
.700 |
Socket: "N 131" Shank: Proofmarks |
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M1895 Infantry | T-back sword bayonet for use on the 6.5 mm. M1895 Mannlicher rifle. The attachment system is very similar to that used on the British Pattern 1888 bayonet. This example was made by firm of Alexander Coppel of Solingen Germany. Prior to 1905, M1895 bayonet production was by Steyr, W. K. C., and Coppel. In 1904, production began at Artillerie Inrichtingen in the Netherlands. Early examples had a hooked lower crosspiece, but this was deleted beginning in 1900. Most M1895 bayonets found today are marked "Hembrug", which translates to (river) Hem bridge. This was the trademark of Artillerie Inrichtingen in Zaandamm. The Crown-B inspection mark is attributed to inspector E.B. Brossois. The overall scabbard length, including the integral leather belt hanger, is 18.75 in. (475 mm.). The belt hanger measures 5 1/2 in. (140 mm) long by 2.00 in. (50 mm) wide at the widest point. |
14.00 | 18.75 | .550 | Ricasso (Left): "A" (scales) "C" [Alex Coppel commercial trademark] Ricasso (Right): Crown over "B" Crosspiece: "2718 M" Belt Hanger (Reverse): "7712" |
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M1895 No. 3 & No. 4 Carbine | T-back sword bayonet for use on the 6.5 mm. M1895 Mannlicher No. 3 and No. 4 Carbines. The attachment system is very similar to that used on the British Pattern 1888 bayonet. On this M1895 variant, the pommel was turned 90 degrees. This example was made by firm of Alexander Coppel of Solingen Germany. According to Kiesling, the No. 3 Carbine was issued to Fortress Artillerymen, Engineers, and the Pontonniers en Torpedisten (bridge-construction and waterways defense). The No. 4 carbine was issued to bicycle troops, motorcyclists, and armored car units. The Crown-B inspection mark is attributed to inspector E.B. Brossois. The identity of the inspector represented by the Crown-L is not known. |
19.00 | 23.75 | .550 | Ricasso (Left): "A" (scales) "C" [Alex Coppel commercial trademark] Ricasso (Right): Crown over "L" Crosspiece (Left): "152" Crosspiece (Right): "6432 B" Pommel: Crown over "B" |
| Click on this link to go to the Dutch-made bayonet for the Portuguese variant of the AR-10 assault rifle. | AR-10 | Knife bayonet for use on the 7.62 mm. NATO caliber Armalite AR-10 assault rifle produced, in 1960, for Portugal by Artillerie Inrichtingen in the Netherlands. | 7.125 | 11.75 | .885 | Ricasso: Superimposed "AI" inside a triangle. Scabbard: "7446" |
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