Underneath this is the serial number A1802. There looks to have been no attempt to remove it, and the MODELO ARGENTINO 1909 marking is still intact and crisp. These were ordered removed or defaced by Argentine Government order before Export so consequently those with crests are particularly RARE. The Coat of Arms of Argentina incorporates the Sun on the top, with a Phrygian Cap on a pole, and two hands clasped beneath it. What is special about this example is that the ARGENTINE CREST is still fully intact on the ricasso of the blade. Examples like this with the longer crossguard are the "2nd Pattern". This proved cumbersome however, and after the first 3000, the design was altered to increase the spacing between the blade and muzzle ring. Unfortunately the new design was incompatible with the previous model 1891 rifles and bayonets, so an adapter was developed to allow them to fit. These were originally designed to work with the new Mauser Model 1909 rifle, based on the German Gewehr 98. Original Item: Only One Available. This really is a very nice example of a German-manufactured Argentine Model 1909 2nd Pattern Bayonet.
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