Original German WWI Regimentally Marked French 1866 Chassepot Bayonet with Modified Scabbard Brown Bess Muskets How many weapons were converted

How many weapons were converted we do not know but very few in comparison to the total numbers of MG 15 Air Cooled Machine Guns NSDAP Germany turned out before and during the War time years

other medals

This is Pacific Pilot’s entire service in one grouping the value of the components of the group by themselves equal more than $10

they are not intended to be fired

It is sometimes nicknamed Dushka (lit

Original German WWI Regimentally Marked French 1866 Chassepot Bayonet with Modified Scabbard Brown Bess Muskets How many weapons were convertedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Captured after the Franco Prussian War of 1871 this "1867" dated French Chassepot bayonet was taken back to Germany and reissued for use by German Forces including the period of WWI. For reference please see the excellent book GERMAN BAYONETS VOLUME III by J. Anthony Carter pages 209 228. The original French scabbard has had the "goal post" frog attachment replaced with the typical German long frog stud and the