The socket measures 2.50 in. (64 mm.) long, with a straight slot and basal locking ring. The heavy blade measures 1.00 in. (25.4 mm.) wide and has a crude face flute.

This bayonet was originally made as the m/1815–26, with a 27.25 in. (695 mm.) overall length, for use by the Infantry Jaegers. Jaegers were light infantry, whose role was similar to today's special forces. The Jaeger musket was shorter than the infantry musket, so required a longer bayonet for defense against mounted cavalry.

According to Per Holmback, noted authority on Scandinavian bayonets, in 1854 the Swedish Crown ordered 2000–3000 m/1815–26 muskets provided to the Navy. m/1815–26 bayonets were shortened 1855–56, to go with the Navy muskets, and this example appears to be one of them.

This example carries the mark of Johan Mellberg, inspection armorer at the Götaland artillery regiment, stationed in Jönköping beginning in 1816.

Elbow (right): "IM"

Elbow (face): 2 squares

Socket: "I I/15"

The m/1855 bayonet's medial locking ring represents a departure from the use of basal locking rings on Swedish socket bayonets. The socket length measures 2.625 in. (67 mm.).

According to Per Holmback, 5000 bayonets were made for the army, with another quantity (unsure, perhaps 4000) for the Navy. This example is an Army bayonet, as it lacks a Navy (Flotten) property mark.

The crown-M ricasso mark identifies this example as having been made by the Liege, Belgium, firm of P. J. Malherbe (who also made the m/1855 rifles).

The leather scabbard is missing the endmount. What is present measures 20.75 in. (527 mm.) long.

Elbow (left): "I 277"

Elbow (right): illegible mark

Scabbard (body): "P"

This example was made in 1864 at Husqvarna Vapenfabrik. The m/1860 bayonet's heavy construction and long triangular blade simply dwarfs the U.S. M1873 socket bayonet, as shown in this side-by-side comparison image. The socket length measures 2.562 in. (65 mm.).

Only about 20,000 m/1860 Wrede rifles were manufactured prior to adoption of the m/1864 Hagström needle-fire breech loader. About 4,000 Wrede rifles were altered to the Hagström breechloading system from 1864–66. Many of the m/1860 Wrede rifles and m/1860–64 Wrede-Hagström conversions were subsequently altered to the Remington rolling block system, using "kits" supplied by Remington. These were designated m/1860–68 and m/1860–64–68.

The "AC" ricasso marking identifies Adam Carlsson, who was a Bayonetmaker/Master (Bajonettsmeder/mästare) at Husqvarna in the 1860s. As a Bayonetmaker/Master, he would have supervised the forging, welding, and grinding operations associated with bayonet production. Carlsson was born in 1807. He was a master of pistol production at the Jönköpings Factory in 1833; so had a long career by the time this piece was made.

Elbow: "GG" and "PJF"

102,000 M1867–89 conversions were done 1889–1894 at Carl Gustafs Stads Gevarsfaktori (Carl Gustafs City Rifle Factory) in Eskilstuna. Based on the inspection markings, this example was produced during 1893 or 1894.

The conversion entailed removing the old socket and brazing a new socket in place. The join is plainly visible. The M1867–89 socket bayonet is historically significant as the only socket bayonet to incorporate a coil-spring press stud. The socket measures 1.875 in. (48 mm.) long.

The unit marking "27 RB No. 275" is an abbreviation for: Beväringsvapen Nummer 275, 27th Regementet (Weapon No. 275, 27th Infantry Regiment).

The inspectors whose initials appear on this example are: Wilhelm Pontus Bruno, an inspection officer with Carl Gustaf Stad from 12/31/1892 – 1/19/1896; and, Gustaf Emil Miller, who worked at Carl Gustaf Stad from 6/20/1891 – ca. 1920.

According to Scandanavian bayonet collector/researcher Per Holmback, M1896 bayonets were produced by:

—Eskilstuna Jernmanufactur AB (1899–1912)
—Carl Gustaf Stad (1913–?)
—Erik Anton Berg AB (years unknown)

Eskilstuna produced the first 280,000. A total of approximately 665,000 were produced by all three manufacturers.

The earliest examples had a flat spring catch. This was replaced by a conical spring catch, by far the most common type encountered today.

This example was made by the firm, Eskilstuna Jernmanufakur AB (Eskilstuna Iron Manufacturing, Inc.). The scabbard was made by the firm of Erik Anton Berg (EAB) of Eskilstuna.

The unit marking on the crosspiece identifies the bayonet as belonging to Rifle #360, 5th company, 21st Infantry Regiment.

The odd hilt design gives away that this is a bayonet designed for a rifle that wasn't originally designed to mount a bayonet. In 1914, M1894 Carbines were altered by the addition of a nose cap that incorporated a bayonet mount. The hilt incorporates a locking device to secure the bayonet to the scabbard.

This example is early production at Eskilstuna Jernmanufactur AB (Eskilstuna Iron Manufacturing, Inc.), as evidenced by the maker's trademark on the spine. Most were marked on the ricasso. It is not known when EJAB changed from marking the spine to marking the ricasso. Later examples produced by Carl Gustaf Stads were marked on the ricasso.

This example is marked to the 50th Infantry Regiment, a so called dubbleringsregemente (double regiment) formed during the Second World War.

Crosspiece (right): "I - 50"

Crosspiece (left): "625"

Tang (upper): crown

Scabbard (throat): crowned-"C"

Scabbard (ball finial): "149" and crown

This example was made at Eskilstuna Jernmanufactur AB (Eskilstuna Jern Manufacturing, Inc.). It carries the EJAB trademark on the blade spine. Carl Gustaf Stads and Eric Anton Berg AG also produced the m/1915 bayonet. EJAB m/1915 bayonets have a deeper fuller than those made by Carl Gustaf and Berg.

The scabbard with this example was made by Berg.

Crosspiece (left): "952"

Scabbard (throat): "EAB"

Scabbard (ball finial): "841" and crown

This example was made in 1968 by AB Bahco in Enköping. It has the 6-groove black plastic grip and broad-notched crosspiece. The press catch is at the 1:30 position. The blade is patterned after the U.S. M4 bayonet-knife and very finely made, being left in the white. The Bahco trademark is applied using an electropencil.

The scabbard has a black plastic body with an angular tip. The scabbard incorporates a locking device to secure the bayonet in the scabbard. The belt hanger is made of nylon webbing.

AB is an abbreviation for Aktiebolag, which is the equivalent of Corporation in the USA. Bahco is an acronym for "Bernt August Hjort & Co.," the firm's original name. Bahco is a manufacturer of hand tools, established in 1886. The firm's founder, Johan Petter Johansson, invented the plumber's wrench in 1888 and the adjustable wrench (i.e., crescent wrench) in 1891, both of which are still widely used today. Bahco is still in business, having been purchased by Snap-On Inc. in 1999.

Beginning in 1966, Sweden produced the G3A3 under license by the national defence organization, Förenade Fabriksverken (FFV), at Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfabrik and Husqvarna Vapenfabrik.

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Flashguard: 3 Crowns property mark

This example was made in 1975. This must have been one of the final contracts fulfilled by Eickhorn prior to its bankruptcy.

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Flashguard: 3 Crowns property mark

Measures 9.25 in. (235 mm.) long by 2.375 in. (60 mm.) wide.

Carter classified this frog as #406.

There are two sets of unit markings present on the inside of the belt loop.  The first is for the 3rd Trängen (supply & maintenance troop).  The second is for the 28th Infantry Regiment.

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Measures 11.50 in. (292 mm.) long by 4.50 in. (114 mm.) wide.

Carter classified this frog as #400.

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