Original Turkish WWI Long Quill Back M1903 Mauser Bayonet with Steel Mounted Leather Scabbard Availability_Both 70 the size of this

70 the size of this weapon made it really only useible as a Wall Gun

Army was drawn down following the war

involving a mounting assembly atop a two-wheeled carriage with tow arm

Upon arrival in France

Original Turkish WWI Long Quill Back M1903 Mauser Bayonet with Steel Mounted Leather Scabbard Availability_Both 70 the size of thisOriginal 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