Original Rare British Martini-Henry P-1875 Pioneer Sawback Sword Bayonet Modified for Snider Carbine with Scabbard Brunswick Parts The brown leather sweatband is

The brown leather sweatband is in very good condition

There are also various numbers stamped into the stock

Of particular note is that the interior is stamps with his laundry mark K-8351

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

This wonderful example comes complete with all German WWII issue parts including a very rare bakelite butt-stock

Original Rare British Martini-Henry P-1875 Pioneer Sawback Sword Bayonet Modified for Snider Carbine with Scabbard Brunswick Parts The brown leather sweatband isOriginal 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