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Mosin-Nagant M1891 rifle bayonet - Original Russian Issue

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Mosin-Nagant M1891 rifle bayonet - Original Russian Issue
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Mosin-Nagant M1891 rifle bayonet - Original Russian Issue

This is the bayonet which was used in conjunction with the Russian M1891 rifle
The Imperial Russian Army and, subsequently, the Red Army were unique among
the armies of the 20th century in using socket bayonets.
Bayonets using this system of attachment had been common in the preceding
centuries, but had been superseded in most armies by sword or knife bayonets.

The Russians were also unusual in not issuing scabbards for their bayonets, which
were always carried fixed to the rifle when on active service.