Swedish Knife Bayonet for the M1896 Rifle

Swedish made bayonet by Carl Gustaf Stads gevärsfaktori between 1913-1964 On the blade it is marked on the ricasso with crown over C. Otherside of the ricasso it is marked with only a crown. Blade has been sharpened The underside of the cross-guard has a marking with EJAB with crown and anker and another crown. Scabbard has the Crow over C on the scabbard mouth. On the mouth it is marked 877. The scabbard ball is also marked 877 and the other side with a crown. With these daggers it was very common practice to replace parts. All parts were interchangeble also under different makers. The fact that the cross-guard and blade have the same number is not often seen. 1899 – 1912 – Bayonets made by Eskilstuna Jernmanufactur AB (EJ-anchor-AB) 1913 – 1964 Bayonets made by Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori (“Rifle Factory of Carl Gustaf's town”) (Crown/C) Pre – 1933 – Bayonets with unit markings 1901 – 1964 – May not have unit markings Blade length 20,9cm Overall length 33 cm