Bayonet made by Steyr in Austria under contract for the portuguese military, Used from around 1885-1905 in conjunction with the Steyr Kropatschek rifle (See FTA 149) also exported to Portugal from Austria. Design is reminiscent of Britsh 1856 pattern sword bayonet.
Marks and Stamps: (Crossguard) Serial no (Scabbard frog stud) OE WG (Scabbard throat) B779Accession Number: 353 | Period of Use: |
Type: Bayonet | War Zones: |
Country of Origin: Austria | Type Date: 1885 |
Manufacturer: Osterreichische Waffenfabrik-Gesellschaft, Steyr | Serial Number: 7473 |
Manufacture Date: Unknown | Calibre/Ammunition: |
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Deactivation Certificate Number: N/A |