Swedish M1896 Bayonet with Steel Scabbard

Swedish Model 1896 bayonet designed for use with the 6.5mm M1896 Mauser rifle. This example features an all-steel construction with a hollow tubular grip detailed with integral diamond cross-hatching. The hilt is composed of a straight crossguard with a recurved lower quillon and an open muzzle ring. The pommel terminates in a distinctive cone-shaped locking nut with knurled edges. The single-edged steel blade includes a deep fuller extending most of its length and terminates in a spear point. The blade ricasso is stamped vertically with the letters E.A.B., identifying the manufacturer as the firm of Erik Anton Berg of Eskilstuna, Sweden. The obverse ricasso bears a Swedish royal crown acceptance mark positioned over a three-digit manufacturer code 088. The accompanying steel scabbard feat...