Original Bavarian 1858/67 Podewils / Lindner 13.7mm Bolt Action Percussion Conversion Musket Antique Winchesters Worn in the breast pocket

Worn in the breast pocket of the Paratrooper M2 Jump Jacket these knives were intended for paratroopers to cut there parachute cords and anything else if they got entangled during a jump

This is a very good solid Red Cross officer’s dagger here showing some very mild wear but overall a great piece offer at an affordable price

so it has not held up as well as a linen or rayon flag would

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Anzio in May 1944 and France in August 1944 until the 1st SSF was disbanded on December 5th

Original Bavarian 1858/67 Podewils / Lindner 13.7mm Bolt Action Percussion Conversion Musket Antique Winchesters Worn in the breast pocketOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely RARE example of the German State of BAVARIA'S conversion to Breech Loading Bolt Action of their M 1858 Rifle Musket still issued in Percussion. In use for just TWO years before being superseded by the M 1869 WERDER 11 mm cartridge rifle with a falling block action. These PODWILS rifles did see service during the Franco Prussian War but were quickly phased out immediately following. Consequently