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

Made of richly grained hardwood

Many of these criticisms are more a testimonial of the Allied aversion rather than an accurate view of the weapon's characteristics that were proven highly effective during combat in the war

000 example produced

owned by a German soldier who fought during WWI

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