Machete-Bayonet 1861: The Ideal Weapon For Artillery

MACHETE-BAYONET Artillery and Engineers Troops model 1861. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	5-1861-A
Name	Machete-Bayonet
Troops	Artillery and Engineers
Model	1861
Mounting	Very compact, with brass grip and bands. Hook and cross mechanism, both in steel. The cross features two reversed quillons, with a hole in one of them. Reinforcement pin between 6th and 7th bands starting from the base.
Blade	Robust, falchion-shaped, with strong ricasso and back edge at the tip, designed for use as a tool-weapon, very necessary for Artillery and Engineers.
Scabbard	Leather with brass fittings in the style of the era.
Inscription	FABRICA Ð TOLEDO AÑO DE 1889
Approval	Machete-bayonet model for Artillery and Engineers troops approved by Royal Order dated August 10, 1861.
Usage	Weapon intended for use with the 1861 model rifled carbine.
Overall Length	570 mm
Blade Length	440 mm
Blade Width	44 mm
Description	Machete-bayonet for Artillery and Engineers troops, model 1861.

Machete-Bayonet 1861: The Ideal Weapon for Artillery