Lot 255
Belgian WWI Bayonet Lot: M1889 Short Knife Bayonet & M1916 Infantry Bayonet
Opening: $100
Belgian WWI Bayonet Lot: M1889 Short Knife Bayonet & M1916 Infantry Bayonet
Belgian M1899 Infantry Short Knife Bayonet has 29.5cm (11-5/8") fullered blade finished bright in very nice condition with just a few age blemishes. Ricasso is unmarked. Guard has hooked quillon and muzzle ring, marked on one side of the guard with accountability number "A1573". Nice two-piece wood scale grips. Includes brass mounted black leather scabbard with "1811" on the frog stud. Leather shows age and wear but remains in good condition. M1916 bayonet has17.5mm muzzle ring for use with the M1889 rifle, one-piece forged hilt identifies it as being made originally as a M1916 bayonet rather than a conversion. 57cm (22-3/8") overall, has 45cm (17-5/8") double-edge blade with medial ridge, in very good condition with 85% blued finish. Hilt is also nice, marked with accountability number on the guard "130.1 Ch". Walnut scale grips show light wear. Scabbard has blackened finish, missing one throat screw.
$200 - $300