Turkish Bayonet......

[qotd]

I picked this up today at a militaria fair for AU$50. I have been relaibly told it is a turkish bayonet.

I would just like to see what other forum members think. The only markings are as shown on the top of the scabbard and these seem to match some very faint markings on the handle.

Ta very much!

[zwerge]

This is an FN 49 rifle bayonet,sold to Egypt in 8mm caliber.

[qotd]

Thanks for your reply. What time period were these issued? Are they readily available? Are they collectible?

[zwerge]

The rifles were produced between 1949-1961,I paid $40 CDN for my Belgian bayonet,do a Google search,lots of info on them.

[qotd]

Thanks Zwerge,

I saw it at a fair for 50 aussie dollars, I kinda knew it wasnt German, but it was unusual enough that I liked the look of it and decided to grab it!

[reneblacky]

I think it's a Belgian M24 sword bayo cut down

[qotd]

Thanks Rene!

Did some research on the net, and it certainly does seem to be what you suggested!

10 bucks thanks mate!

[zwerge]

Is the bayonet sharpened on both the top and bottom edges,or is the top flat?

[qotd]

Sharpened both top and bottom, no flat side, looks like a dagger

[zwerge]

Then I say it is an FN49 bayonet.