Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(3) Bayonets Sweden, Britain, Spain

Price realized
$318
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $250
Hammer price
$250
Category
Weapons & Tools
Sold
February 24, 2024
Sale
Day 2-Fabulous February 2024 Antiques & Estates Auction

Lot description

(3) Bayonets: (1) British, believed to be Model 1888 Mk 1, 2nd Type, but with fullered blade, approx. 18.25"l, the ricasso marked on three lines "crown over V.R. over/88", the opposite ricasso with "broad arrow over W.D., over crown, over E, over 45", pommel marked "crown over E over 58", and "8981" serial number, the leather and metal scabbard with serial number 9389; (1) Spain Model 1893/16 bayonet, marked at the ricasso "Artilleria Fca Nacional Toledo", housed in a black leather scabbard with frog; (1) Swedish Model 1896 bayonet, the ricasso marked "EJ crown AB over 767" (Eskilstuna Jernmanufaktur Aktie Bolagiron works), the opposite ricasso with a crown mark, battalion and regiment markings at guard, housed in steel scabbard and leather frog with metal training clip, cosmoline present, for shipping largest 24"l, total of all 4.65lbs

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.