Original Austrian WWI Mannlicher M1890 NCO Bayonet by ŒWG Steyr with Hook Quillon, Scabbard, Frog & Troddle Knot - Featured in To The Hilt The Austrian Bayonet by David F. Machnicki

Item DescriptionOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from David F. Machnicki, the author ofTo The Hilt The Austrian Bayonet, where this bayonet is pictured on page 49.This is a very nice Austrian-made NCO bayonet with a tremendous knot, scabbard, and frog.These normally have no quillon, and just a muzzle ring on the crossguard, but this is a rare version for NCOs, which has a hooked quillon and small swivel on the bottom. This was for attaching a Troddle knot to the bayonet, so that the NCO could easily be identified by the colorful knot on his bayonet. This was even more apparent when the bayonet was fixed onto the rifle. For more information please see Watts & White's fine work The Bayonet Book, page 20, item 42.The bayonet and scabbard are both stamped withŒ over WG, the marking for Österreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft (Austrian Arms-Manufacturing Company), abbreviated as ŒWG. Steyr Mannlicher firearm production was a part of this company. The reverse ricasso of the bayonet has theAustrian Eagleproof mark. One of the grips has a period-applied brass plate with the number23stamped on, likely a regimental or rack number.Condition of the bayonet is very good overall. The scabbard, originally blued, was painted during its service life, most likely due to finish loss. The leather frog is in great order without any serious issues.A rare bayonet and scabbard from the Austro-Hungarian empire, ready to display or use!Specifications:Blade Length: 10'Blade Style: Single Edge w/ FullerOverall length: 14 1/4'Crossguard: 3 3/8'Scabbard Length: 10 1/2'Shipping RestrictionsThis product is available for international shipping.Payment OptionsEligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal & Sezzle