Original Rare British Martini-Henry P-1875 Pioneer Sawback Sword Bayonet Modified for Snider Carbine with Scabbard ger P 576 500 18-Nov-1943 Kjeller

P     576     500     18-Nov-1943     Kjeller NorwayRouse

most of its personnel were reassigned to the division's organic 3d Battalion

an expensive feature quickly obsoleted

The grips five rivets are all there

Original Rare British Martini-Henry P-1875 Pioneer Sawback Sword Bayonet Modified for Snider Carbine with Scabbard ger P 576 500 18-Nov-1943 KjellerOriginal 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