Original Uruguayan M1900 Cruciform Épée Bayonet & Scabbard for Belgian M1895 FN Mauser African Militaria IN APRIL 1968 BY KEOGH

IN APRIL 1968 BY KEOGH GLEASON

General von Luettwitz

(The Fenian strength at Ridgeway had been reduced by desertions and deployments of Fenians in other locations in the area overnight

The establishment of the Weather Patrol Program strained Coast Guard manpower and the Argo was placed in reserve status

showing some light oxidation that has accumulated over the years here and there

Original Uruguayan M1900 Cruciform Épée Bayonet & Scabbard for Belgian M1895 FN Mauser African Militaria IN APRIL 1968 BY KEOGHOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare bayonet, for use with Mauser M1895 Mauser Rifles made under contract by FN in Belgium. Previously, Uruguay had used the Daudeteau Dovitis Rifle, which were German Mauser M1871 rifles converted in France. These were issued with Berthier Lebel style needle bayonets, with a slot in the side for the cleaning rod. The Uruguayan M1900 bayonet appears to incorporate the blade from the French bayonet