Gun Collectors Dream Auction #79 Weapons of War
Lot 1192:
Sold for: $75
Description
An Austrian M95 Mannlicher bayonet with its accompanying steel scabbard. The bayonet features a polished steel blade with a fuller, a steel crossguard with an integral muzzle ring and hooked quillon, and a wooden grip secured by two rivets. The grip terminates in a steel pommel with a rifle-attachment mechanism. Visible markings on the bayonet’s ricasso include a stacked manufacturer’s mark. The crossguard displays stamped Japanese characters “九五” (kyuu go, translating to “ninety-five”) along with additional numerical inspection marks such as “53”. The accompanying dark metal scabbard has a frog stud marked with a stylized “S” or character, the number “5”, and a prominent symbol resembling a chrysanthemum or blossom.
Condition report:
The item presents in fair to good condition, showing consistent wear, scratches, and surface discoloration on all components. Minor rust spotting is visible on the blade tip and scabbard. The wooden grip panels show general wear.
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