Belgian WW2 M1916–35 Infantry sword bayonet

Belgian WW2 M1916–35 Infantry sword bayonet

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Model/Product no.: 31828
Stock status: In stock

Belgian WW2 M1916–35 Infantry sword bayonet

A very nice and not so often seen bayonet used in Belgium from 1935 and throughout WW2.

As mentioned below the way to identify these as the 1935 version is to see if there is a bushing inserted in the muzzle ring and in this case it has it.

Overall condition is very good. Steel scabbard in good condition, no damages except for a small dent on the back near the end. Handle is in excellent condition, some markings and evidence of reissue due to stamped away numbers. Blade is nice with a black anodized finish. No sharpening but show some traces of use.

A rather hard to find bayonet.

INFORMATION:

Sword bayonet altered for use with the 7.65 mm. M1935 Mauser rifle and M1889/36 conversions.

In 1935, the updated Belgian Mauser M1935 was adopted and earlier M1889 rifles altered to the M1889/36. M1916 bayonets were converted for use with the updated rifles by bushing the muzzle ring to 15.5 mm. These are found in several blade lengths, as bayonets were simply converted as found in military stores. Bayonets with the bushed muzzle ring were designated M1916–35.

A small number of new made bayonets were produced with a 248 mm. blade length and 15.5 mm. muzzle ring. These were designated M1935.