Original Belgian Terssen Model 1868 Pioneer Sawback Bayonet for Comblain Rifle dated 1870 Japanese Military Maps The importance of this firm

The importance of this firm cannot be overstated when it comes to the supply of arms to the Confederacy during the course of the American Civil War

overall good metal finish with most proofs still present

The Red Cross Motor Service provided transportation support to canteens

though could use a good conditioning

including the Louisiana Maneuvers

Original Belgian Terssen Model 1868 Pioneer Sawback Bayonet for Comblain Rifle dated 1870 Japanese Military Maps The importance of this firmOriginal Item: One Only. This is a fine example of the rare early Model 1868 Pioneer Saw back Bayonet, originally designed for the Belgian Terssen Rifle. However the Terssen was relatively quickly replaced by the M1870 Comblain rifle, which was designed with the same mounting parameters, so most of these saw service with the Comblain, especially when dated well after the Terssen was obsoleted. This bayonet used as the prototype for the German 1871