WW2 Russian Simonov 1940 Tokarev SVT-40 Bayonet, sold

In good overall condition, a rare WW2 Russian Simonov 1940 Tokarev SVT-40 Bayonet, fully blued.

9 1/4 Inch blade, blued, good overall condition, in earlier model SVT-38 scabbard (during the desperate time of early WW2, such things were common - the SVT-38 being basically the same but longer bayonet / scabbard). Most likely a bayonet captured by the Finnish army in 1941. This fully blued version is the rarest of the SVT-40; most likely issued to a Russian sniper. Scabbard aged but overall good. The bayonet sheaves and draws well. This bayonet looks like it has been through arduous service, and probably has. A really scarce collectors piece for only £? (too late, now sold). Please quote item reference number AA57 (0049). Further / full sized images available upon request.