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This is my one and only bayonet. Bought it about 20 years ago. It measures 14 and 3/4 in. and the blade is 9 and 15/16 in. The makers mark reads WEYERSBERG KIRSCHBAUM & CO SOLIGEN. The hand guard is stamped L3167 and the spine is stamped C. There is also a funky stamping on the reverse of the spine that looks a bit like a star. If anybody can help identify it I would really appreciate it. Thanks.
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Here is the stamp on the reverse of the blade.
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It looks like Chilean M1895 bayonet made by WKC, normal production have stamped chilean crest on opposite ricasso, anytime with 3 circle stamp for material of blade. It could be the it was a depot piece or not delivered and proofed from chilean inspectors. Or was part of contract to other south American country,that used the same rifle. best regards,Andy
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Thank you, Andy for your post. I had a hunch that it could belong to a Latin American country. The mystery is finally solved. Sincerely, Max
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