Original Rare British Martini-Henry P-1875 Pioneer Sawback Sword Bayonet Modified for Snider Carbine with Scabbard Brunswick Parts Banks & Biddle

Banks & Biddle

There are also various numbers stamped into the stock

The markings on the surrounds are clear

with a functional spring catch

Small ammunition boxes rested on the top of the turret and additional ammunition belts fed the turret by means of a chute system

Original Rare British Martini-Henry P-1875 Pioneer Sawback Sword Bayonet Modified for Snider Carbine with Scabbard Brunswick Parts Banks & BiddleOriginal 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