Uruguay/Czech ‘VZ24’ Export Bayonet and Scabbard. BAYO 6273 Bayonet

During the years after WWI, Uruguay imported the Belgian made FN 1924 rifle and standard 1924 export bayonet. The FN was later supplemented by the export version of the Czech VZ24 rifle. Uruguay being one of a number of nations to import weapons from Czechoslovakia. In Uruguayan service, the VZ24 was called the 1937 short rifle. The M1937 bayonet was very obviously of Czech origin. It was a copy of the Czech VZ24 but had a standard blade orientation with the sharpened edge on the lower side of the blade. See ‘An Illustrated History of Bayonets’ by Martin J.Brayley pages 250-1. Wooden grips held by two pins above finger guard with muzzle ring. The fullered blade is 29 ¾ cm long (overall: 43 cm) and is in good condition. The metal scabbard has a green paint adhered to it and has minimal age related marks. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 6273.