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Title Turkish Mauser bayonet, model 1903
Nationality Turkish
Period c 1903
Sold

This clean example is marked in Arabic on the forte of the blade for Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co of Solingen. The grips are walnut and the Turkish star and crescent and tughra are in evidence on the blade and the pommel. This is the pipe-back version, somewhat rarer than the fullered variety and longer to boot.

The blade is based on the classic G98 German Mauser bayonet. There is substantial evidence of field service sharpening on a grindstone. However, this does not detract from the overall look of the piece, which, for its age, is pretty good. The scabbard seam is intact and the leather has most of its original surface finish.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Bayonets : Turkish : 20th Century]

testimonials

Bayonets arrived safe today. Nice bayonets. Thanks for the good and fast delivery.

M G, Germany, 19.09.2007

...acquiring this bayonet has completely changed my way of thinking on collecting bayonets. I have become extremely fond of the bayonet... Thanking you once again for the very professional way in which you handled the money [going to the wrong account] problem.

P J, South Africa, 04.02.2006

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