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Steyr M1895 bayonet identification, need help

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as the title says, these are M1895 type bayonets, and i'd really appreciate comments to receive a correct description. i imagine the reworked example was used somewhere with the 1895 rifle or short rifle?? the other one does not appear to have been reworked, and i'm wondering if anyone knows where it would have been issued. it has some interesting marks, and does anyone know if they make it worth more? i have no rifles for these blades, and have decided to sell them, so would appreciate comments on value. tia, cheers. hope we hear from Andy B.
 
#2 ·
The one marked CSZ is Czechoslovak made. The "V" is an acceptance marking. The electropencil number on the crossguard indicates a Bulgarian rework.

The NCO bayonet was made in Vienna but I don't recognize the crossed swords marking. It looks to be Arabic. I don't see any Austrian acceptance markings so I suspect it is a rare contract bayonet.

Lack of scabbards hurts value.
 
#3 ·
CSZ was made in Czechoslovak Armory Brno, proofed, reserialed,possible the crossguard could be change by bulgarian rework. In this case possible used with short M95/34 Stutzen/carbine sn. electropenciled. Any stamps on pommel?
L.Zeitler is correct with other side blade logo crossed hammer and sabres, NCO configuration, mostly of his production was dress bayonets. Both pictured bayonets were used with long rifle. b.r.Andy
 
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