Original Rare British Martini-Henry P-1875 Pioneer Sawback Sword Bayonet by W.R. Kirschbaum with Scabbard 16th Century The C1 was issued in

The C1 was issued in one size but was adjustable through three ties at the back and was intended to be worn under the mae west life vest

The BeVo patch is in very clean crisp condition

It is a fantastic and very rare totally original example of an iconic helmet as used in the Zulu Wars

This trademark is used on private purchase blades and walking-out bayonets during the WWI period and prior

Original Rare British Martini-Henry P-1875 Pioneer Sawback Sword Bayonet by W.R. Kirschbaum with Scabbard 16th Century The C1 was issued inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition M 1875 Sawback bayonet, issued for the British Martini Henry rifle. These are really hard to find as they were considered too short to combat soldiers on horseback, with only an 18" blade. The bayonet measures 23 1 2" in overall length. 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