RARE**1930’s Poland Army Marked (WP Wojsko Polskie) Karabinek WZ.24 (Model 1924) Polish Mauser Rifle Knife Bayonet By Perkun Society of Motors Factory, Scabbard & Leather Frog. Sn 21394. Bayonets

The Karabinek (Polish: carbine) was a bolt-action short rifle based on the German Mauser Kar98. The Polish Karabinek Mauser rifles were in service with the Polish Army in the 1930’s until the start of WW2. The rifles were equipped with a Polish made knife bayonet similar in design to Mauser bayonets. This is a rare original Polish Model 1924 Karabinek/ Mauser knife bayonet (see page 241 item 541 of the bayonet Book by Watts & White). It's 9 ¾” single edged fullered blade is undamaged with just light staining consistent with age. The ricasso is crisply stamped by the Polish manufacturer on one side 'Perkun' (Society of the Motors Factory Perkun) , number 26792 and ‘s’ within square inspection mark. The reverse has the Polish Eagle mark and 'W.P' Polish Army mark (W.P. (Wojsko Polskie - Polish Army). The pommel is stamped with model detail ‘wz 24’. The steel release button works as it should. The bayonet measures 15" overall. It's slab wood grips are undamaged with just the bumps and bruises consistent with age and correctly secured by 2 screw bolts. It is complete with steel scabbard with ball end and steel locket. One side of the throat has number 2927. The other side has ’41 cul?. The scabbard has some very minor dents. The scabbard is fitted with a period brown leather frog. The leather and stitching have areas of service wear. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21394.