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Title Gras bayonet, Austrian make
Nationality Austrian
Period 1877
Sold

This fairly common bayonet of French design is rendered more interesting by its Austrian manufacture, the blade being marked 'Waffenfabrik Steyr 1877' and the release catch 'OEWG' (Oesterreiches Waffen Gesellschaft). These bayonets were probably made for an export order of Gras rifles to the Greek army and possibly other Balkan countries.

There are matching numbers to scabbard and hilt. The condition is good for its age, but it is by no means pristine. There are faint traces of original blue finish at the top of the scabbard.

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[Edged Weapons : Bayonets : Austrian : 19th Century]

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Just to let you know that the bayonets arrived safely this morning and I am extremely happy! They are everything that I had hoped they would be, but better! I am extremely pleased that i purchased them from you. The 1867 Albini ... is an absolute beauty, the blade is immaculate. The other is in fact in far better condition that I had imagined as well. So all in all, I couldn't be happier! Many thanks Chris.

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Russell Thomas, Norway, 15.08.2013

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P N, UK, 09.09.2009

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