Original German WWII Reworked Austrian M1888 Rifle Bayonet by ŒWG Steyr with Scabbard and Tropical Frog Brown Bess Musket Parts their grip was loosening with

their grip was loosening with changing times at the end of the Victorian era

As a replacement for the German Red Cross Decoration

All skins and rope are good working order

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

It has a very nice textured leather liner

Original German WWII Reworked Austrian M1888 Rifle Bayonet by ŒWG Steyr with Scabbard and Tropical Frog Brown Bess Musket Parts their grip was loosening withOriginal 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