Austrian Model 1895 Mannlicher Knife Bayonet Austrian Model 1888/93 Knife Bayonet ? (below) |
This is a knife bayonet used from the period 1895 into WWII and was designed to fit the Austrian Model 1895 Mannlicher Infantry Rifle. There are a number of bayonet sub-models including
types with a hooked lower quillon; with a "front" sight for the carbine variant; non-functional dress types; etc., etc. |
Austrian-made Bayonet Scabbard Markings "OEWG" |
Examples made in Austria are indicated by the stamping OEWG for Osterreichische Waffenfabrik Gesellschaft (roughly translating to Austrian Arms Factory); this can be found on the blade ricasso and perhaps on the scabbard frog stud. |
Bayonet attached to an Austrian M95 Carbine, overall view. Bayonet attached to an Austrian M95 Carbine, close-up. Blade length is ~9-5/8"; OAL ~14". |
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