French Mle 1892 Mk II Mannlicher-Berthier Bayonet

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The French Model 1892 sword bayonet was manufactured from 1892 and was still in use during World War 1. The M1892 bayonet was used with the Model 1892 Mannlicher-Berthier Short Rifle and has become known as the Mannlicher-Berthier bayonet.

The 402mm single edged blade has a broad, flat spine and an almost full-length, deep fuller on both sides of the blade. The bayonet is easily identified by the fuller in the spine that runs for 155mm from the spear point.

The blade has a semi-circular indentation on both sides of the forte, which interact with internal springs in the scabbard to grip the blade and hold it firmly inside. The blade is clean and bright and in excellent condition.

This second pattern Berthier bayonet was introduced in 1912, with a wider muzzle ring that extends backwards over the grip. The first pattern had a narrower muzzle-ring which was the same width as the crosspiece. There were three variations of the crosspiece over the bayonet’s production span. The third pattern crosspiece was introduced during World War 1 with an abbreviated lower quillion. Both the first and second pattern bayonets have a hooked quillon although many had their hook removed when the third pattern was introduced.

This example was made between 1912 and 1916.

The steel hilt furniture is in good condition with a pleasant patina. The internal spring locking mechanism works perfectly. The black composite grips are in good condition.

The bayonet is complete with its blackened steel scabbard. The scabbard is in good condition with some shallow pitting and minor dings. The bayonet sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.

This is a good example of a French M1892 bayonet complete with its hooked quillon.

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