Rare Austro-Hungarian Steyr officer's bayonet with scabbard and frog (36cm)

These pieces are in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Bayonet is present and detailed with handle. Blade remains in a Good State and has been utilised. Signs of Wear evident due to handling. Wooden grip scales are complete with initial inscription. Leather frog is intact & Scabbard present** NOTE : Troddle bale is no longer present on mortise / pommel.** 

ITEMS HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ VARIED CONDITIONS 

SOLD AS IS- NO RETURNS 

FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY- NOT FORUSAGE

ITEM IS OVER 100 YEARS OLD & WILL DISPLAY APPROPRIATE SIGNS OF AGE-RELATED SURFACE WEAR.

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ORIGIN : Austro-Hungarian Empire

COMPOSITION : Steel / Leather/ Wood

MODEL: M1886 / 1888 Steyr - Mannlicher 

DIMENSIONS: 36 cm - Length

MNFR: Stamp Obscured / Possibly  - M.O. Fabrik ( Czechoslovak Provinces).

ISSUE: Senior NCO's & Commissioned Officer's 

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An EXCELLENT example of Pre-World War I  , Austro-Hungarian M1886/88 Officer's Bayonet w/ Scabbard & Leather Frog. This piece appears to be in a VF/F state , with Blade and grip-scales intact. Leather retention frog is present. Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. Mortise functions when engaged- Blade still remains sharp , handle with caution.  ** NOTE : TRODDLE  RETENTION BALE ON POMMEL HAS EXPIRED / NO LONGER PRESENT. ** Steel Scabbard remains most of original paint finish.

This piece is the M1886/88 Steyr-Mannlicher Officer's Bayonet for the Straight-pull Rifle system. The variant is characterized by a hooked quillon and troddle retention bale on pommel.

The ideal addition to any World War I  Era , Austro-Hungarian Bayonet collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment. 

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