Original Belgian Comblain Model 1867 Sawback Bayonet with Scabbard for M1870 Comblain Rifle Category_Fusee Spring & Cover Officer's sabers

Officer's sabers

had over 280

The Starr carbine had a three-position rear sight composed of a standing block and two folding leaves

Left shoulder bears an original 1st Marine Division Guadalcanal shoulder patch

Original Belgian Comblain Model 1867 Sawback Bayonet with Scabbard for M1870 Comblain Rifle Category_Fusee Spring & Cover Officer's sabersOriginal Item: One Only. This is a fine example of the rare early Model 1867 Pioneer Saw back Bayonet, the bayonet used as the prototype for the German 1871 Pioneer Saw back. Up until WWI, this style of bayonet was common for "Pioneer" troops, light engineering soldiers that prepared for later troops. Contrary to rumors, the back of the bayonet really was for sawing wood, not a device to inflict grievous wounds on enemies. However, rumors proved