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Title 1895 model Mannlicher bayonet for cavalry carbine
Nationality Austrian
Period c 1895-1918
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Carried by the old Austro-Hungarian army in WW1, particularly by cavalry and artillery units, the distinguishing feature of this is the muzzle ring with the integral foresight. There is a Hungarian maker's mark at the forte, together with an Austrian eagle stamp on the other side.

The blade has a parkerised finish; there is a little minor bruising at the base of the scabbard, which has the remains of field grey paint around the frog stud. The frog stud has been repaired in the field with a rivetted replacement stud. It would appear to have been made without a ball finial, in all probability a war time production, though, curiously, the grips appear to be fruitwood rather than oak (war time bayonets tended to have oak grips, being cheaper). The grips are in particularly nice condition, with only a little bruising here and there. The iron elements of the hilt have been carefully hand cleaned with fine steel wool and oil.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Bayonets : Austrian : 19th Century]

testimonials

Bayonet arrived safe and well earlier, finally got a chance to unwrap it and have a quick peek and am very pleased, thanks!

T R, UK, 07.11.2013

The day the blunderbuss arrives I could not stop looking and feeling the gun for at least one hour. My wife told me that I was sick........ I am very happy, it is a piece of craftsmanship! Well made! I have 5 blunderbusses but all iron barrel, also from England but this one is gorgeous with the Brass Barrel.

Please keep me informed when you have any other type of blunderbuss. Thanks my friend!

M R, USA, 04.08.2011

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