ARA-AAMZ ModArg09 3rd pattern

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sable-bayoneta MAUSER "Modelo Argentino 1909" 3ra Versión, Variante A.R.A. (fabricada por A.A.M.Z.)

MAUSER saber-bayonet "Modelo Argentino 1909" 3rd Pattern, ARA Variant (manufactured by A.A.M.Z. = Marine Artillery Arsenal of Zárate and exclusively for A.R.A. = Republic of Argentina Navy)

Also known (in foreign countries) as Modelo Argentino 1909/47 Second Model

Origin or destiny: 
Republic of Argentina. 

Respective weapon: 
Designed for MAUSER Infantry Rifle (and Engineer Carbine) "Modelo Argentino 1909" in 7.65 caliber (7.65x53 mm cartridge). 
Remember: A.R.A. Marine Corps never used DWM Cavalry Carbines (neither the previously first one without bayonet attachment system neither the later modified one that carried the aforementioned system and obviously either the one manufatured by DGFM-FMAP).  

Manufacturer and manufacturing date: 
Manufactured between 1947 and 1958, by Marine Artillery Arsenal of Zárate (A.A.M.Z. ARSENAL ARTILLERÍA de MARINA ZÁRATE) located in Buenos Aires province, and belonging to the Republic of Argentina Navy (A.R.A. ARMADA de la REPÚBLICA de ARGENTINA). Approximate production of this bayonet 3500 pieces. 

Technical data: 
15.60 in of blade length (396 mm) 
4.80 in of hilt length, with crossguard (122 mm)
.61 in internal diameter of muzzle ring (15,50 mm)
21.22 in of overall length, with scabbard (539 mm)
18.48 oz of bayonet weight, without scabbard (524 g)
25.5 oz of overall weight, included scabbard (723 g)

Identification Marks: 
On blade right side ricasso and forming a sem-icircle MODELO ARGENTINO 1909, and inside of this the Republic of Argentina National Coat of Arms (both marks are somewhat blurred in all bayonets that belong to this pattern), in addition, the serial No. Z 1053 in coincidence with the one on the scabbard (letter Z attributed to ZARATE, close to the Z appears somewhat that seems to be two dots, although weakly stamped). On left side ricasso and in large capital letters A.R.A. inside a Rectangle with straight edges (letters interlaced with each other), and furthermore the letters A.A.M.Z. with dots (both marks are shown with perfect aspects). Last marks on the scabbard correspond to the serial No. Z1053 (in coincidence with the blade's one, and there's no space between the letter Z and the first number). 

Features and some Observations: 
Carbon steel straight blade, polished, with fullers on both sides, single edge, and a spear point with a smooth false edge (50 mm approx.). Steel polished crossguard with a high ring on its upper end and a hooked quillion with a ball finial on its lower end. Hilt has two walnut grips (texture assumes that it's wood from that tree), having a 72 mm of length at its upper border and 77 mm at the lower one. Grip scales are secured to the central tang by two rivets, having a distance of 35 mm starting from the inner edge from the holes which they house the rivets and 50 mm from the outer ones of the aforementioned holes. The steel pommel has an excellent polish and the classical slant (not so pronounced as the Solingen ModArg09s), at the right side is observed the press buttom that release or adjust the internal attaching system for bayonet and that is located inside the T-type slot. Its scabbard (similar to the germans from Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co.), is made of sheet rolled steel with an original blueing; has a ball finial, a mouthpiece (with internal springs) and a oval stud that allows to adjust the traditional leather frog or also the other made up in cloth and which it was exclusively realized for our ARA Marine Corps and some other dependencies of the Argentine Navy. 

Comment: 
This is a high quality Saber-Bayonet. It has a Germanic design very similar to the aspect of the ModArg09 2nd pattern 2nd variant. This "Navalized 3rd pattern" has its steel with an unusual polish that results in an exceptional shine, perfect to accompany uniforms in Military Ceremonials, Parades and Walking Outs, in a nearest way that the Extra-Seitengewehre were used, or also in similar way utilized by different Armies of Europe. Its scabbard differs in details of the thickness from the German one, but looking at it without being too much a detailist person, no one notices the differences. Having a pommel with a T type attaching slot, it wasn't necessary to have the cleaning rectangular holes (near the crossguard) as the same ones used in the ModArg09 1st pattern and 2nd pattern 1st variant. This amazing piece was part of a great era from our Argentine Steel Industry, and its own manufacture was in charge of the prestigious Marine Artillery Arsenal of Zárate (A.A.M.Z. = Arsenal Artillería de Marina Zárate) belonging to our also important Republic of Argentina Navy (A.R.A. = Armada de la República Argentina). Remember that the two other Argentine companies closely related to the autochthonous construction of bayonets and other types of blade weapons were the General Directorate of Military Industries - Portable Arms Military Factory (D.G.F.M. - F.M.A.P. = Dirección General de Fabricaciones Militares - Fábrica Militar de Armas Portátiles) and the J. C. SUÁREZ & Cia. but this last one was a civil company placed in the old Capital Federal, currently CABA (J.C. Suárez & Co. never manufactured ModArg09s, I named it as a reference). 

Clarification I: 
This pattern hasn't the classic T-U slot and for this reason the cleaning rod of the rifle doesn't need to be introduced inside its handle, and in addition, it has a hilt with a shortened length of 10 mm (compared with the ModArg09 1st pattern) and thanks to the Riccheri Adapter it allows that its cleaning rod remain on the outside while the ring of its guard is kept in an optimum height to be attached to the rifle muzzle. As not be requirired to insert the cleaning rod inside the hilt, its tang obviously lacks of an internal slot, and neither the rectangular cleaning holes are required as can be seen in the first two German patterns (useful in the ModArg09 1st pattern, but totally useless in the ModArg09 2nd pattern 1st variant, and for that reason they have been removed in the ModArg09 2nd pattern 2nd variant, proving that in both bayonets of AAMZ and DGFM-FMAP their grip scales are definitely observed without those unnecessary holes). Different sources mention that have been produced an amount of 3500 units of this "Navalized ModArg09 made in Argentine". Due to the little information obtained of them, it's assumed that they were manufactured as a replacement for lost or broken bayonets. But, in my opinion, they were only made to accompany or to be part of the uniforms in activities related to Ceremonials/Parades/Walking Out/Out of Service (may be that's the reason for the immaculate appearance of my bayonet), but until now, there's no a true confirmation. 

Clarification II: 
The first bibliography consulted (in Spanish) was "Bayonetas de la República Argentina" by the authors Mario A. Suffriti and Oscar C. Albino, the magnificent and remarkable Argentine book which shows all the studies/works related about each of the bayonets that were used in our Armed Forces and in our National Security Forces.  The second important bibliography consulted (in English) was "Argentine Mauser Rifles 1871 - 1959" by author Colin Webster and in this case, this book is other excellent and magnificent source of teaching and guidance, not only of bayonets but also intended about our rifles and carbines Mauser. Great and perfect reference to know all those glorious Mauser firearms that equipped our Forces. 

Note of great importance: 
Remember that you can found this bayonet under the denomination of Second Model 1909/47 as it's specified by Colin Webster in his book "Argentine Mauser Rifles 1871 - 1959", and shouldn't be considered incorrect. On the other hand and contrary, you have the other denomination, in this case offered by Suffriti and Albino in their work "Bayonetas de la República Argentina/Bayonets of the Argentine Republic", where it's specified as Bayoneta Mauser Modelo Argentino 1909 Tercer Modelo/Mauser Bayonet Argentine Model 1909 Third Model, which would not be considered incorrect either. Why these two different denomination? You must remember that the only bayonet that was designed, manufactured and assembled in Solingen of Germany and intended exclusively for the Mauser "Argentine Model 1909" Infantry Rifles and Engineer Carbines was the Official that appears in the Technical Brochure (Field Manual as named by Colin Webster) of 1910 and even in its 1961 re-edition. For that reason, we would have simply consider it as "Modelo Argentino 1909"/"Argentine Model 1909" Bayonet, being this the only one that would have accompanied to the aforementioned firearms which served in our Armed Forces. But for technical and tactical reasons from these Argentine Forces, it was decided to modify that same First Official Pattern, developing all the Patterns and Variants that we currently know. For all these reasons, it is obvious that each author of books/magazines/manuals has considered in classifying them in the most appropriate and formal way according to their research. On my part, I preferred to name it as we know this Pattern or Model in Argentina, but clarifying its other possible appointment in various foreign publications more appropriate to the bibliographic media of any country in the World. 

(Note: remember that originally, the "Modelo Argentino 1909" Cavalry Carbines had no bayonet attach system. Time later, those of the DWM were modified for this  function, and in the case of those already manufactured from 1947 by the DGFM-FMAP, these ones already carried it) .
Thank you so much for your attention!

Value: 
4,5 points.

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Links de importancia:

https://www.solo-bayonetas.com/2012/10/argentina-argentina.html

http://bacotacticoscuchillos.blogspot.com/2011/01/bayoneta-mauser-modelo-argentino-1909_7132.html

Víctor H. Carrizo