Austrian M1895 Mannlicher bayonet in scabbard, manufactured by Femaru Fegyver es Gepgyar (FGGY), Budapest. This distinctive Austro-Hungarian military bayonet was designed for the M1895 Mannlicher straight-pull service rifle and represents an important pattern of Central European military edged weaponry from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The M1895 bayonet is readily identifiable by its single-edged blade, characteristic hilt and Mannlicher rifle mounting system.
Manufactured by Femaru Fegyver es Gepgyar in Budapest, this example is of particular interest to collectors of Austrian and Austro-Hungarian militaria, M1895 Mannlicher rifles and bayonets, Hungarian military equipment, First World War militaria and European military edged weapons. FGGY was an important Hungarian arms manufacturer, and its production of military weapons and components makes marked examples particularly useful to collectors researching manufacturers and variations within the M1895 bayonet family.
Complete with a scabbard with matching manufacturer markings “FGGY”, this bayonet is well suited to collections of Austro-Hungarian military equipment, Austrian Army militaria, Hungarian militaria, WWI bayonets and Mannlicher rifle accessories. It also provides an attractive example of the military equipment associated with the Austro-Hungarian forces during the First World War.
Dimensions: Approx. 350mm overall; blade approx. 240mm.
Condition: Good, with expected service wear, including minor grind marks, age-related marks and surface patina. Manufacturer markings remain identifiable. Complete with scabbard.
