Original U.S. WWII Style USAAF Bomber and Air Crew Serrated Crash Escape Axe - 56D6221 Category_Martini-Henry Bayonets engaged primarily in air defense

engaged primarily in air defense

however the bore is very worn

A beautiful piece

this is a very nice example of this rare rifle

Original U.S. WWII Style USAAF Bomber and Air Crew Serrated Crash Escape Axe - 56D6221 Category_Martini-Henry Bayonets engaged primarily in air defenseOriginal Item: Only One Available. In very good condition, this is the real thing: a CRASH ESCAPE AXE used by Air Crewmen to break out of damaged aircraft. Heavy hard Rubber permanently attached handle cover with large curved blade axe head with a straight spike protruding rearward. Measures 15 1 4 inches long, with a 7 1 2 inch long head. The quarter circle cutting head has large teeth near the top, which helped cut through metal more effectively.