In 1904, Brazil adopted the M1904 yataghan sword bayonet, marking the end of an era. The last of the yataghan sword bayonets that began with the French M1840. The Brazilian M1904 appears also to be the only yataghan bayonet produced for a Mauser rifle.

Image of the Brazil M1904 Yataghan bayonet.

 

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