Unknown socket bayonet

Unknown socket bayonet


Tl Bl Sl Sd Factory Quantity
535 mm 470 mm 66 mm 24.5 mm unknown unknown

Description

This socket bayonet looks like the Swedish m/1815 but the dimensions are somewhat larger.
The total length is 535 mm (ca 10 mm's longer than m/1815).

Update 2000-02-29
I have just found another bayonet of the same type and simensions, but the whole bayonet is somewhat lighter.

Bayonet #1
The Socket diameter is 24.5 mm and the whole bayonet feels quite heavy. (Circa 540 gr.)
The blade has a almost flat upper side (very shallow fuller) and rounded shoulders.
The arm and blade connection is not quite 'Swedish'.
It is marked 'MM' '88' and some other signs on the side of the arm (see image) and a small 'H' on the other side.

Bayonet #2
Same dimensions an #1, but much lighter. Only 420 gr.
The blade face is not flat, there is a very shallow fuller.
It is only marked 'MM' on the side of the arm and a small 'H' on the other side.
It has a maker mark that looks like a headgehog or a crown (?) on the ricasso.
 

Any help is appreciated !



Closeup #1
closeup #2


Compare #1 (right) and #2 (left)



 

Closeup of stamps
Closeup of shank (#1) showing stamps

Closeup of maker mark on ricasso, #2


Last updated 2000-02-29