Argentine M 1909/47 carbine bayonet by D.G.F.M. for the G.E. (ABCN906-3)(K288)(JN0)
Argentine M 1909/47 carbine, 7.65 mm. Serial number 00871 on the ricasso. Excellent bright fullered blade with no Argentine crest and G.N. and serial number 00871 (= Gendarmerie National = Border Patrol) on the ricasso . D.G.F.M.(F.M.A.P.), (= Directorale General de Fabricacione Militarest - Fabrica Militar de Armas Portailes) Sable Bayonetta, MAUSER, Mod.1909 in 4 rows on the reverse site.
Minty pommel with T-slot (not a T-O slot!) and wooden grips without oil hole. Crossguard with muzzle ring MRD 15.5 mm and quillon. Excellent blued scabbard with serial number. H 3218 and no dents
This was one of the only 905 bayonets made for the Gendarmerie Nacional.(=Border Guard) There are two variations. The first 500 examples bearing the Argentine crest and the remaining 405 ( !) are lacking the crest. This one with serial number 871 is one of the second variation and the rarest!
Extremely rare bayonet, hard to find!l