Mauser M-1916 WWI Belgian Rifle Bayonet Scabbard 18 Inches Headgear original markings

original markings

the new sealed patterns were offered for adoption and accepted on the same date 15th Sept 1887

Bag & Sling Only: Rifle (pictured) is not included

WITH ORIGINAL SLING

After the First World War

Mauser M-1916 WWI Belgian Rifle Bayonet Scabbard 18 Inches Headgear original markingsOriginal Item: Purchased sometime in the 1980's in a Brussels Warehouse Sale we got a carton of what turned out to be Original WWI era all steel Belgian M 1916 Bayonet tubular Scabbards for the long bayonet issued in WW1 with the Mauser 1888 Rifle for use in trench warfare. Each measures 18" overall, these are quite hard to find today. 18" Scabbard only, bayonet (pictured) not included.