Yugo M24b bayo off ebay

[Jim]

I don't know much at all about bayonets, but I do know the early long ones bring a premium. I snagged this one off ebay.

It's an M24b conversion of a German 98/05 bayonet with scabbard.
Zastava historian Branko Bogdanovic confirmed it for me adding it was converted at VTZ. He said that of 4 types it was the "rarest." He also allowed they bring about 80 Euros ($123) over there. Regular long M24 bayos sell between $80-$120 here from what I've seen. With shipping, my cost is $74.50.
It also has what I'm told is an imperial Germ inspection stamp remaining.
So how'd I do?

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[Claven2]

I think you did well - I'd not seen a converted Gew98 bayon before, only read about them. I like the longer M24 type bayos - have one myself, though not a converted Gew model. They (M24 bayos) are uncommon in general. the M48 model is much easier to find.

[Badger]

Congratulations ... nice find Jim ...

Regards,
Badger

[sdh1911]

Very good find, thats one of the rarer configurations of that bayo, if not the rarest. I sold one over 10 years ago for well over what you paid for yours, HTH-SDH

[Jim]

Very good find, thats one of the rarer configurations of that bayo, if not the rarest. I sold one over 10 years ago for well over what you paid for yours, HTH-SDH

Thanks. That's great news!
A friend who collects Yugo bayos allowed what I got is considered the second rarest of the 4 types.