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Post by jlwilliams on May 16, 2013 21:36:55 GMT
I'm looking for a little info on an Argentine short sword. Looking around the web, I find plenty of pictures of them and plenty of them for sale or auction, but very little information about them and their use. I know they were made in Germany on contract for Argentina, and that's about it. Can any of you point me in the right direction to learn a little more? Like how widely were they issued? Were any used in actual combat anywhere? Any other interesting tid-bits? Thanks.
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Post by Federico on May 20, 2013 0:39:27 GMT
Do you mean the "Modelo Argention 1909 sword bayonet"?. If so, I own own. I could take some pics for you if there's something you want to see. Otherwise, some google translate might help ya, or ask me if there's something you don't understand on the links. ... -1909.html bayonets-images.blogspot.ca/2013 ... rsion.html It was the standard issue bayonet for the 1909 Argentine Mauser, made by Solingen, so I'd say that they were pretty standard back when that gun was the standard issue. As far as I know, they were never really used in combat. |
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Post by jlwilliams on May 20, 2013 10:34:37 GMT
The sword I'm referring to is similar to that, but with no bayonet mounting hardware. The blade is a little different, and the guard has quillions front and back as opposed to a quillion front and a barrel ring on the back.
I have been eyeballing them for a while and finally bid on one. I came across it on gunbroker with no bids and an opening that was pretty reasonable so I jumped. It should be here soon. When it comes in I'll post some observations and pictures.
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Post by Federico on May 20, 2013 20:59:43 GMT
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Post by jlwilliams on May 20, 2013 21:03:05 GMT
That's the one
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Post by Federico on May 20, 2013 22:16:52 GMT
ok, the real name is Machete de artilleria 1909 ... gundo.html armasblancas.mforos.com/933156/9 ... rez-y-cia/ If the one you bought says J.C. Suarez, it means it was made in Argentina rather than Germany. Anyhow, if you see anything you'd like translated on those links, let me know. |
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