Original Zulu Wars Victorian Era Selepe Battle Axe MG 42 The new stocking arrangement required

The new stocking arrangement required a re-think as to how the fore-end was to be fixed

This form of non-functioning ramrods was only decorative to give the impression that these pistols were of European origin

7/24 (heavy machine gun model 7/24) by the Janeček factory (adapted from 8 mm calibre to standard Czechoslovak munition 7

steel blade has flat back with narrow and wide fuller stopped at the ricasso

but no serious pitting or major erosion is present

Original Zulu Wars Victorian Era Selepe Battle Axe MG 42 The new stocking arrangement requiredOriginal Item: Only One Available. Almost certainly a British soldier's "bring back" this is a totally original to the period ZULU war axe traditionally referred to as a "selepe" carried in the left hand behind the cowhide shield, the short stabbing iklwa spear was carried in the right hand. The cutting blade measures 12 inches, mounted on a wooden shaft of 34 inches in overall length. A Classic, unique is design, ZULU weapon from the time of their