Original British P-1879 Martini-Henry Sawback Artillery Sword Bayonet Ordnance Just acquired in a wonderful

Just acquired in a wonderful Naval collection of the Napoleonic Wars

Original Item: This is no “battlefield pickup”

Offered in Excellent condition

45 automatic pistol

Box 3 (Tube center)

Original British P-1879 Martini-Henry Sawback Artillery Sword Bayonet Ordnance Just acquired in a wonderfulOriginal Item: Only One Available. Adopted in 1879 this Sword Bayonet was issued with a blade length of over 25" so could it be utilized as both a short sword as well as bayonet. It was intended for use with the . 450 577 Martini Henry artillery carbine and provided the trooper with a longer reach. The saw back, although looking menacing, was intended for cutting timber beams used in artillery emplacements. This bayonet also fits many of the Martini