Original U.S. American Revolutionary War Continental Army Officer's Halberd Head with Original Pole Section - 28" Overall Bayonets The action cycles perfectly

The action cycles perfectly

which was unfortunately right where the torch cut was

which is why the emblem on this example is slightly loose in the grip

the Swiss version of the Vetterli rifle system utilized the "Winchester" tube magazine system for cartridge storage under the barrel

Original U.S. American Revolutionary War Continental Army Officer's Halberd Head with Original Pole Section - 28" Overall Bayonets The action cycles perfectlyOriginal Item: Only One Available. Recently purchased in New England, this is a lovely and rare American Revolutionary War Continental Army Officer's Halberd Head. The halberd is a two handed polearm that saw extensive use from the 13th to 16th centuries. It is a fearsome weapon with an axe blade topped with a spike and mounted on a long shaft. Additionally, it does have a hook on the backside of the axe blade, which was useful for grappling mounted