Original Dutch M-1895 Mannlicher Infantry Rifle T-Back Hook Quillon Bayonet by ŒWG Steyr with Scabbard & Frog
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Dutch T-Back Sword bayonet for use with the M1895 Infantry Rifle. It is in very good condition, with an original leather scabbard and belt frog. For more information, please see Watts & White, The Bayonet Book, Page 225 Item No. 500. This is an early version, which has the hooked quillons that were later removed.
The cross guard is marked with serial number 2836, and the body of the blade with Œ/WG for Oesterreichische Waffenfabriks Gesellschaft, Steyr in Austria. The Österreichische Waffenfabriks-Gesellschaft (ÖWG) was the successor to the company founded in 1864 by Josef Werndl in Steyr, Upper Austria under the name Josef and Franz Werndl & Comp., Waffenfabrik und Sägemühle, which became internationally known in 1867 with the invention of the tabernacle clasp became. The ÖWG was renamed Steyr-Werke AG in 1926 . There is also a CROWN / T proof mark on the ricasso, for the inspector that passed it and CROWN / T proof on the pommel.
The bayonet and scabbard are in good condition, showing light wear and some age-related deterioration. There are unit markings stamped onto the back of the frog, which has become somewhat delicate.
A really nice example, ready to add to your collection!
Specifications:
Blade Length: 13 3/4"
Blade Style: Single Edge T-Back
Overall length: 18 1/2"
Crossguard: 3 1/4”
Scabbard Length: 15" + Frog
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