Original Belgian Comblain Model 1867 Sawback Bayonet with Scabbard for M1870 Comblain Rifle MG 34 Feed Assembly The VISCOUNT FRENCH who served

The VISCOUNT FRENCH who served 1918 - 1921

It took part in Battle of Copenhagen in 1807 and in the Peninsula War serving at the battles of Vimero

This was the first book ever on this previously undocumented subject

The rifle has been expertly restored to an excellent condition

Original Belgian Comblain Model 1867 Sawback Bayonet with Scabbard for M1870 Comblain Rifle MG 34 Feed Assembly The VISCOUNT FRENCH who servedOriginal 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