{"product_id":"spanish-civil","title":"Steyr M1886 Portuguese Kropatschek Bayonet – Spanish Civil War Reissue \/ Militia Scabbard","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustrian-made \u003cstrong\u003eSteyr Model 1886 bayonet\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Portuguese Kropatschek rifle, subsequently reissued for Spanish service and associated with the Spanish Civil War period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bayonet was originally manufactured by Österreichische Waffenfabriks-Gesellschaft, Steyr, as part of the Portuguese Model 1886 Kropatschek rifle system. It carries the distinctive later “Cross of Burgundy” marking associated with Spanish reissue\/use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf particular interest is the scabbard, which bears field-applied or unit-style stamped markings consistent with Spanish militia use during the Spanish Civil War. The combination makes this a more unusual example than the standard Portuguese-contract M1886 bayonet, reflecting its later secondary service in Spain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very interesting piece for a collector of Portuguese military arms, Steyr\/Kropatschek rifles, Spanish Civil War militaria or European bayonets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is as shown, with age-related wear and patination consistent with service and use. Please study the photographs carefully for markings and overall condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK delivery included in the price. Please contact us for international shipping availability and costs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castlereagh Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59424927416665,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1082\/0960\/2905\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_65281933-d353-47b0-a53d-eb2a9d0aee38.jpg?v=1789409747","url":"https:\/\/castlereaghantiques.co.uk\/products\/spanish-civil","provider":"Castlereagh Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}