Original British Martini-Henry Rifle P-1876 Socket Bayonet with Nepalese Scabbard German Army Heer WWII Dates Vary

WWII Dates Vary

92 x 57 mm cartridges in an original 50-round belt and starter tab

In excellent condition and complete with wartime markings

creating a smooth edge along the helmet

Original British Martini-Henry Rifle P-1876 Socket Bayonet with Nepalese Scabbard German Army Heer WWII Dates VaryOriginal Item: The Pattern 1876 Socket Bayonet is an improved and redesigned Pattern 1853. It was the opinion of many that the Pattern 1853 was too short to make an effective fighting weapon when attached to the rifle. As a result, the Pattern 1876 was lengthened nearly five inches. The cross sectional shape of the 1876 was made equiangular, rather than being wider on the top as was the 1853. Also, since this bayonet was only to be used with breech