Original Turkish WWI Long Quill Back M1903 Mauser Bayonet with Steel Mounted Leather Scabbard Availability_Both Chicago 1912

Chicago 1912

Of particular note is the considerable plume of black feathers which appears to be totally original

Upon arrival in France

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Original Turkish WWI Long Quill Back M1903 Mauser Bayonet with Steel Mounted Leather Scabbard Availability_Both Chicago 1912Original 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