Original WWI-era Austro-Hungarian Mannlicher M1895 (M95) rifle bayonet, complete with steel scabbard and leather frog.
Features a single-edged, fullered steel blade, wooden grip panels secured by rivets, and a steel crossguard with stamped numbers. Military markings are visible near the blade ricasso.
Condition:
Blade: Complete, showing noticeable wear, scratches, and age-related oxidation.
Wooden Grips: Intact, with normal handling marks and natural aging.
Crossguard and Metal Components: Show surface oxidation and wear. The stamped numbers on the crossguard remain clearly visible.
Steel Scabbard: Extensive original finish loss, surface oxidation, and signs of prolonged use. Structurally intact.
Leather Frog: Complete, showing significant aging, surface cracking, and wear.
Historical Background:
The M1895 bayonet was a standard-issue military bayonet widely used by Austro-Hungarian forces during World War I, primarily designed for the Mannlicher M1895 series of rifles.
