WWI Austrian M1895 Mannlicher Bayonet and Scabbard. 20821:15. Bayonet

In 1895 Austria adopted another Mannlicher rifle, and with this firearm a new bayonet. This is of smaller dimensions to the M1888, but the new bayonets most notable feature is that the blade edge faces towards the muzzle ring. This is a nice other ranks M1895 Mannlicher bayonet. The blade is marked with the double headed Imperial eagle denoting use by the Imperial forces and not for export. The blade is 9 ¾” in length and has rounded fullers *note that the blade faces towards the muzzle ring. The cross guard is secured by 2 rivets, the grips are wood secured by domed rivets and the pommel is steel. The scabbard is steel with a brazed frog stud. See Martin J.Brayley An illustrated history of bayonets centre example on page 31. The price includes U.K. delivery. 20821:14.