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Title Cavalry bayonet for Mannlicher carbine, model 1895
Nationality Hungarian
Period c 1914
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This has the marks of a factory in Budapest (FG over GY) on one side of the forte and on the other a small Hungarian coat of arms quite lightly struck but clearly visible. It has the oak grips of the later Austrian bayonets, the pre-1914 ones being mostly of fruitwood. It would have had a steel scabbard with a frog stud.

There is some medium pitting at the pommel and some lighter pitting on the rest of the hilt. The blade shows service wear, but is still reasonably clean. The locking stud operates.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Bayonets : Hungarian : 20th Century]

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Thanks very much for the bayonet. I am very happy, I think your photos of your items are great because nothing is hidden and you can clearly see them. (Unlike some other dealers.) Everything was as you describe, I will be keeping a eye on your site for any further bayonets for my collection.

S W, UK, 10.01.2013

Just a note to confirm that the [helmet plate centre] has arrived safely. It is a superb piece. Thank you.

G S, UK, 19.07.2008

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