CETME L 1983 Bayonet Knife: Innovation And Military Style

KNIFE-BAYONET. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (spatologist)

Reference	5-1983-AB
Name	Knife-Bayonet
Army	Spanish Navy
Model	L 1983 for CETME
Mounting	Made of blued steel, short crossguard with an eyelet for the rifle’s muzzle, and a green-colored plastic grip, in one piece and cylindrical shape. The pommel has a fitting from which a button protrudes to attach it to the CETME.
Blade	Straight, phosphated, with a fuller, spine on half the blade, edge on the rest and all outer side.
Inspiration	German for the mounting and USA for the blade (models M4, M5, M6, and M7).
Scabbard	Black plastic, with its own belt hanger and black mouthpiece. At the tip, a cord to fasten it to the thigh.
Inscription	FN11917A (serial number) S.B. Santa Bárbara TOLEDO Anchor and crown.
Additional Description	Third model of bayonet for the CETME assault rifle, model L, with destination mark on the blade consisting of an anchor with fetter under a royal crown. Its other difference from the Army’s version is the scabbard color, which in this case is black and not greenish.
Total Length	355 mm
Blade Length	225 mm
Blade Width	23 mm
Inventory	Navy knife-bayonet pattern CETME model L 1983

CETME L 1983 Bayonet Knife: Innovation and Military Style