Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An M1890 Mauser Bayonet Newly Listed measures 83mm (diameter of base)

measures 83mm (diameter of base) x 90mm (h)

the reverse inscribed “Für Auszeichnungen im Kriege” in raised lettering

(Band zum Eisernen Kreuze)

on May 27th for an extended period

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An M1890 Mauser Bayonet Newly Listed measures 83mm (diameter of base)Model 1890 Turkish Mauser Bayonet featuring a 52 cm blade, marked above guard, with wooden grips held to the tang with two screw bolts, the cross guard is stamped in Turkish Arabic with a rack number, muzzle ring and a down turned hooked quillion, accompanied by its original blkac leather scabbard, threading having loosened over time, remains fine and uncommon.