WWII Dated Turkish M1935 Bayonet Scabbard and Leather Frog. 20821:12. Bayonet

This is a standard pattern M1935 bayonet. This could have been newly made, but countless variants exist made up from a number of older Turkish and foreign weapons. This bayonet was probably not produced before 1938. Whilst generally the designation of the 1935 bayonet has been retained in this work it is believed that the Turks actually only began streamlining their vast array of rifle bayonet types reworking them to a ‘standard’ (1903-style rifles and 250mm bayonet blades) in 1938. See pages 219 & 221 of An Illustrated History of Bayonets by Martin J. Brayley. The blade is 25 cm long (38 cm overall). The pommel has ‘2133’ stamped to one side and the ricasso has ‘44’ (1944) and Turkish lettering to one side. The flashguard has a number of inspection stamps. The metal scabbard frog stud has the number ‘60056’ imprinted to it. The leather frog is made from thick brown leather and has an integrated belt loop which is in very good condition. The price includes UK delivery. 20821:12.