Mauser M-1916 WWI Belgian Rifle Bayonet Scabbard 18 Inches Headgear This is the long pattern

This is the long pattern shell

original markings

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

Can be used with either the Sterling Sub Machine Gun or the Sten

gives final touch to any WW2 Tommy Outfit

Mauser M-1916 WWI Belgian Rifle Bayonet Scabbard 18 Inches Headgear This is the long patternOriginal 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.