Original Turkish Model 1939 Mauser Bayonet with Reinforced Muzzle Ring for M1 Garand Rifle Availability_International Expressly developed for Jungle warfare

Expressly developed for Jungle warfare against the Japanese

The M1 ammo box had a hinged lid that could be simply flipped up for use or could be removed by sliding it off the hinge

Note: This gun was manufactured before 1898 and is therefore legally considered an "antique"

and 1/4 thick at the wide end

military aid was re-established by the USA and cheap supplies of M1 pot helmets ended the stahlhelm project

Original Turkish Model 1939 Mauser Bayonet with Reinforced Muzzle Ring for M1 Garand Rifle Availability_International Expressly developed for Jungle warfareOriginal Item: Single edge 10" blade, wood grip scales complete with all steel scabbard. Unusual in that this particular model was only adopted by the Turkish Military instead of half the third worlds like most Mauser Contract Rifle Bayonets, unique and unlike the standard issue, this rare variation has a reinforced muzzle ring that was modified for the M1 Garand Rifle. The Turks, like several of the NATO nations, had Garands. Used but good condition.