Original Rare British Martini-Henry P-1875 Pioneer Sawback Sword Bayonet Modified for Snider Carbine with Scabbard Brunswick Parts Two (2) dressings were issued

Two (2) dressings were issued to each parachutist

indicating a size 58cm liner for a 66cm shell

with lots of original finish and some gentle wear marks

Heavy losses resulted for the Japanese and the force eventually returned to Rabaul

Original Rare British Martini-Henry P-1875 Pioneer Sawback Sword Bayonet Modified for Snider Carbine with Scabbard Brunswick Parts Two (2) dressings were issuedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition M 1875 Sawback bayonet, originally issued for the British Martini Henry rifle. These were unfortunately considered too short to combat soldiers on horseback, with only an 18" blade. In 1879 an improved 25 3 4" bladed Saw back Bayonet with a single bar handguard was adopted, replacing the shorter P 1875 bayonet. Most of the earlier bayonets were discarded or salvaged for their steel. This