Original German WWI Turkish-Modified SG-98 Bayonet with Narrow Scabbard Lee-Enfield (SMLE) the French ignition system introduced

the French ignition system introduced in 1866

and the varnish applied long ago is somewhat dark

this rifle is ready to display

SOme of the stitching on the bottom is also a bit worn

dark reddish brown and gold

Original German WWI Turkish-Modified SG-98 Bayonet with Narrow Scabbard Lee-Enfield (SMLE) the French ignition system introducedOriginal Items. Very Few Available. We are offered a selection of WWI era Turkish modified German bayonets, some originally of the 98 05 Butcher Blade configuration and a few of the earlier 98 configuration with a much thinner blade, but utilized by the Turkish Army who cut them down along with the scabbards. We have a few of these, all in different conditions with differing grip styles. These examples all have narrow scabbards. Some bayonets retain