Czech Army VZ-58 Bayonet With Leather Scabbard Dated 1982

The Czech Army VZ-58 Bayonet with Leather Scabbard, dated 1982, is a standard-issue military bayonet designed for use with the VZ-58 assault rifle. This model features a robust steel blade measuring approximately 7 inches in length, with a single-edged, spear-point profile. The handle is constructed from durable black polymer and is fitted with a metal crossguard and pommel, ensuring a secure grip and compatibility with the rifle’s bayonet mount. The bayonet comes paired with its original brown leather scabbard, tailored to protect the blade during transport and storage. The scabbard typically includes a belt frog for attachment to standard-issue belts. This example is stamped with the year of manufacture, 1982, representing period-correct hardware issued to Czech military personnel during the late Cold War era. Items such as this are valued for their historical context and connection to Eastern Bloc military equipment of the twentieth century.