WWI/WWII Spanish bayonet Artilleria Fca nacional Toledo 1893/13 & Leather Sheath
Description:
WWI Spanish bayonet Artilleria Fca nacional Toledo 1893/1913
15 5/8" blade length
20 5/8" overall length
Cross guard has what appears to be a "31"
WWI era bayonet
Artilleria Fca nacional Toledo marked
Serial number 61882 with D underneath
Leather sheath partially detached due to age!
Blade in GREAT overall condition
The Artilleria Nacional Toledo marking typically identifies the Spanish M1913 Bayonet, often referred to as the "Machete Bayoneta Modelo 1913". Produced at the National Artillery Factory in Toledo, Spain, these sword bayonets were primarily issued for the 7mm Mauser M1916 and the 8mm Mauser M1943 short rifles.
Key Identification Features
Markings: The left ricasso is typically stamped with "Artilleria / Fca Nacional / Toledo," often encased in a rectangle. 
Grips: Distinctive checkered wood grips (diamond-patterned) secured by two screws are a hallmark of this model.
Dimensions: They generally feature a 15.5-inch (397mm) blade with a deep fuller (blood groove) and an overall length of approximately 20.5 inches (521mm).
Scabbard: Typically black leather with a steel throat and tip.