Brazilian M1908 Hooked Quillon Bayonet and Leather Scabbard by Manufacturer Alex Coppel Solingen. 20821:5. Bayonets

This is a nice example of a ‘1908’ pattern Brazilian bayonet. The 1908 bayonet can also be found with a plain steel mounted leather scabbard, but this is believed to have been used by other South American nations. The blade length is; 299mm (432mm overall) the muzzle ring is 15.5mm. The maker ‘Alex Coppel Solingen’ is stamped clearly to the ricasso. The number ‘3985’ is stamped to the hook quillon. ‘B’ is stamped to the pommel and ‘134’ is painted to one side of the grips. The scabbard is also the ‘1908’ pattern with a leather body with brass mounts. The blade is in very good condition with staining conducive with its age. The wooden grips, leather and metalwork on the scabbard are in good order with minor scuffs. See page 38 of ‘Bayonets an Illustrated History’ by Martin J. Brayley. The price includes UK delivery. 20821:5.