Original Austrian Peabody Martini Gras-style T-back Bayonet by Alexander Coppel with Scabbard Spanish Militaria until between July 4th 1889

until between July 4th 1889 and July 4th 1890

so there is no plating to erode

it lacks the curved edge typical of many models of saber

and has been on the cap for a very long time

with two mounting holes in the standard long tang

Original Austrian Peabody Martini Gras-style T-back Bayonet by Alexander Coppel with Scabbard Spanish Militaria until between July 4th 1889Original Item. Only one Available. These are extremely scarce and hard to find! This rare bayonet has a 20 1 2" T Backed blade, with an overall length of 26 1 4. Overall it is very much in the style of the French 1874 Gras bayonet, except that it features a long 5" STRAIGHT back grip, instead of the offset design. The bayonet comes complete with its original steel scabbard. The blade ricasso is maker marked ALEX. COPPEL SOLINGEN, around the trademark