Original Turkish WWI Long Quill Back M1903 Mauser Bayonet with Steel Mounted Leather Scabbard French Gun Magazines eventually becoming 2/RIFLES in 2007

eventually becoming 2/RIFLES in 2007

The wheel features a sturdy thick aluminum rim with steel hub

soldiers took souvenirs

The front left side body of the holster has a diagonal stitched on the closure strap with a single stud eyelet

Round tsuba (cross guard) with brass Imperial Army menuki (grip decoration)

Original Turkish WWI Long Quill Back M1903 Mauser Bayonet with Steel Mounted Leather Scabbard French Gun Magazines eventually becoming 2/RIFLES in 2007Original Item: Only One Available. Heavily based on the German M1898 Mauser bayonet, these are very hard to find with their original quill back blades intact, and still clearly marked in Turkish script at the ricasso of the blade. This fine example measures 25 inches overall, and has the typical long "pipe backed" 20 3 4" blade, also called a "quill back". There are many other Turkish proof and Military markings overall. The hilt features smooth