Original Norwegian M-1859 Bayonet for Breech Loading Rifles with Leather Scabbard & Frog British Documents & Books Bearing London proofs and maker's

Bearing London proofs and maker's name this clearly a Government Contract to provide arms to the Prison Service manning the Prison Hulks mostly containing French Prisoners of War

Wonderfully recalled in the Movies ZULU and ZULU DAWN

The hanger has however been adjusted to hang closer to the belt

It can be readily distinguished from the first two issues by the large hinge in the front of the frame below the barrel

This is a wonderful early war police bayonet with scabbard

Original Norwegian M-1859 Bayonet for Breech Loading Rifles with Leather Scabbard & Frog British Documents & Books Bearing London proofs and maker'sOriginal Item. Only One available. Introduced in 1859, this bayonet was then used with the M 1860 Infantry Rifle, the 1867 Remington Rifle and the 1876 Krag Pertersson rifle, only requiring slight modifications to fit each. While the rifles became obsolete, the same is not true for bayonets, so they were often refitted to fit the next generation of firearms. With a heavy blade of over 22" and overall length of almost 28", this is a very impressive