Original Austrian WWI Ersatz Bayonet for the M1895 Mannlicher Rifle War of 1812 Made of richly grained hardwood

Made of richly grained hardwood

The celluloid collar liner remains in the neck of the coat

and the exterior label shows it was rebuilt by the MARINE CORPS SUPPLY CENTER / ALBANY

dated 4 August1897

000 example produced

Original Austrian WWI Ersatz Bayonet for the M1895 Mannlicher Rifle War of 1812 Made of richly grained hardwoodOriginal Item: Only One Set Available. This is a great "Attic Find" condition Austrian made Ersatz (replacement) bayonet, made to fit the Austro Hungarian Empire's Mannlicher M1895 straight pull bolt action Rifle, which was the principal Rifle of the first World War for the Austrian Empire. When WWI began, there was a shortage of bayonets, so these "Emergency Issue" bayonets were produced quickly to meet the need. As can be seen, this bayonet is