sawback bayonet, need help

[Mike Pinkus]

can not id this sawback bayonet.
marked Waffenfabrik mauser A.G. Berndorf a. N. in 3 lines on the blade.
has imperiel markings on the top of the blade..
length is just over 20 inches.
blade is right at 15 inches.
sorry for the pics...not home with my camera...need to get some feedback on this quick....thanks for any help
mike

[Mike Pinkus]

imperiel marks

[Mike Pinkus]

3

[Richie B]

Mike

I may be wrong on this one but I recall reading that these might be fantasy pieces - the hilt looks like a Belgian or Yugoslav Mauser.

I'm confident that it is not German issue - although of course, the blade was at some time in its life.

Richie

[AndyB]

Richie is ok, its probably a Belgian export M24/30 with faked stamps and sawback.best regards,Andy

[Mike Pinkus]

yes i have confirmed...it is a belgian export with bogus stamps and sawback.....be on the lookout for these guys

[John Allen]

sawback bayonet

These little "jewels" started popping up on ebay about two or three years ago. I first remember them being sold by a guy that was suppose to be stationed in Afganistan with the Canadian forces. As Andy states, they are totally phoney.

[Carson]

Damn Canucks...