Original German WWII Reworked Austrian M1888 Rifle Bayonet by ŒWG Steyr with Scabbard and Tropical Frog Brown Bess Musket Parts Pfc James Murphy sent these

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Originally issued with bright curved blade and black painted hilt our example still retains what may very well be the original black paint and bright finish

and has only some light surface rust in a few areas

followed thirty minutes later by the rest of the regiment and C Company

The maker name and address is listed under the remains of the diamond:

Original German WWII Reworked Austrian M1888 Rifle Bayonet by ŒWG Steyr with Scabbard and Tropical Frog Brown Bess Musket Parts Pfc James Murphy sent theseOriginal Item: Only One Available. This bayonet began its life as an Austrian made bayonet for the Mannlicher model 1888 straight pull bolt action Rifle. This rifle was fielded in the late 19th Century by the AUSTRO HUNGARIAN Empire until 1895, when it was replaced by the more advanced Mannlicher model 1895. By WWII, both these models were obsolete, however good edged weapons were never wasted if possible. Before and during the outbreak of WWII, the