Original British P-1879 Martini-Henry Saw Back Sword Bayonet with Scabbard 19th Century to much lauded success by

to much lauded success by the Imperial government

based on the recently introduced Rheinmetall-designed Solothurn 1930 (MG 30) that was starting to enter service in Switzerland

ALCOSO is a trade name of Alexander Coppel & Co

Original Item: Current issue imitation black leather pouch with brass side mounting rings and brass Royal Coat of Arms designed to be worn in center of back on shoulder belt

Original British P-1879 Martini-Henry Saw Back Sword Bayonet with Scabbard 19th Century to much lauded success byOriginal Item: Only One Available. This saw back bayonet would fit any British . 450 577 caliber Martini Henry rifle with a bayonet stand mounted to the front barrel band. It was intended for then short rifle Martini model originally issued to Sappers and Pioneers. The saw back teeth were for cutting wood for gun emplacements and not to deliver a particularly gruesome death to an encountered foe. The sword bayonet's blade measures almost 26 inches and