POST WW2 CZECHOSLOVAKIAN ARMY VZ58 BAYONET & SCABBARD FIGHTING KNIFE

Offered is a Czechoslovakian Army VZ58 sidearm bayonet with scabbard.

Features blued steel fittings, showing screw in composite wood chip type grip, with working release catch with machined bayonet slot. The 17.5 cm long coated steel blade shows the ‘blood groove’ to the centre of each side of the blade and retains the majority of the original coated protective finish. Standard factory sharpened blade with light use and runner marks as shown, being arsenal numbered 2091T. Standard leather scabbard, with minor wear marks & use, retaining the retaining strap. Overall length: 29.5cm long.

A very good conditioned example, as issued to men of the Czechoslovakian Armed Forces for use from 1958 with the 7.62 mm VZ58 assault rifle. As with all our period items, this is guaranteed 100% original and comes with a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.