Lot 652:
Austro-Hungarian Model 1895 Mannlicher Bayonet and Scabbard
Sold for: $140
Description
An Austro-Hungarian Model 1895 (M95) Mannlicher enlisted man’s bayonet with a matching steel scabbard. This M1895 bayonet features a single-edged steel blade with a deep fuller and a pointed tip. The hilt is constructed with a steel crossguard incorporating a muzzle ring, two-piece wooden grip scales held by two rivets, and a steel pommel with a spring-loaded locking button and attachment slot. The ricasso displays the stamped maker mark F.G.GY. for Fegyver- es Gepgyarto Reszvenytarsasag of Budapest, Hungary. The reverse ricasso bears an Austro-Hungarian Imperial Eagle proof stamp. The crossguard is marked with serial number 8560 above a unit or inventory stamp consisting of a crossed 7 and the digit 2. The accompanying black-finished steel scabbard includes a round frog stud and a ball finial.
Condition report:
The bayonet is in good overall condition. The blade retains a bright finish with some scattered surface scratching and minor areas of light oxidation toward the tip. The wooden grips show signs of age and handling, including minor compression marks and a small split beginning at the rear rivet on the obverse side. The metal pommel and crossguard show light service wear. The scabbard\'s finish is well-preserved with some minor wear to the bluing and several small impact marks.
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