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You are viewing an Antique piece of WW1 Military History. This is a Turkish M1935 Bayonet paired with a brand new black Leather Sheath with a belt loop and was used by the Osman empire in WW1 and WW2. Both Austria and Germany supplied Ottoman Turkish forces with large quantities of bayonets of all types during WW1, and many bayonets were also exported as surplus to Turkey late and post WWI where the blades were all subsequently Turkish Factory Arsenal shortened to 9 7/8” during the 1930s for use with the model 8 mm. Mauser M1893 and M1903 rifles. This has no original scabbard but I have paired this with a brand new hand-stitched thick cowhide black leather sheath belt hanger, Made in Australia, this sheath/ pouch measures 36 cm / 14" on its own and is valued at over $70. The leather is super thick, strong and supple, all the stitching is tight and intact, the snap button is tight, and overall is of excellent quality. After WW1 the Turks converted large numbers of bayonets to fit their weapons, starting in the late 1920s, and continuing well into the 1930s, the Long bayonets (M1887, M1890, 93, M1898 quillback, M1903, and others) were all deemed far too long, and all were "cut back and reground" to a 10-inch blade (the same length of the M1903 short bayonet) this including many foreign bayonets, like the Australian Pattern 1907 bayonets as well as the popular Imperial German Sg. 98/05. This bayonet was conceivably Turkish manufactured and or reworked by Turks post WW1. As it is stamped with “AS.FA” stands for “Askeri Fabrikalar “ or the "Ankara Military Factories Administration" an organization founded by Ataturk (The Father of Turkey) in 1920-23. Ataturk was tasked by the still reigning Sultan to unite Turkey’s ammunition industries after WWI. In 1929 the ASFA began using Roman script and Western numbers in all production from its factories. You will not find the marking “ASFA’ on any weapon (rifle or bayonet) made or refurbished before 1929. This is as strong and sturdy as the day it was made, and it is still very suitable to use for survival, hunting, or as a utility bayonet. #The makers and inspection marks are:

• POMMEL: "AS.FA" stands for “Askeri Fabrikalar “ or the "Ankara Military Factories Administration" REVERSE: "119268"

CONDITION: This bayonet is Antique, used, and in good condition for its age and use in warfare. This has had its locking button removed and it has a piece of leather attached, it can no longer be fitted to a rifle. It is very sturdy and strong. The wood grips have no missing pieces and only a couple of light indent marks and fit tightly to the tang, the blade has a polished finish, with some scattered spot stains, and no pitting. The edge is not sharp and has a single tiny fleabite ding. The remaining metal on the cross-guards, handle and pommel has a polished finish with an aged patina with light scuffs indents and marks. The black leather sheath is new, hand-stitched, and made in Australia, the leather is strong and supple with all the stitching tight and intact. # Please note that the photographs form part of the description; Super-sized photos are available for you to view in the eBay gallery, to show up the finer details and condition.

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