Original Rare British Martini-Henry P-1875 Pioneer Sawback Sword Bayonet Modified for Snider Carbine with Scabbard French Edged Weapons CF (Crispin Fuller)

CF (Crispin Fuller)

The scabbard body has no cracks or major chips

In a secret 1943 report on what was needed by the Philippine Resistance to carry on under Japanese occupation:

Included in this grouping are the following:

The only are of issues is that the closure tab on the bottom has torn where it connects to the brass stud

Original Rare British Martini-Henry P-1875 Pioneer Sawback Sword Bayonet Modified for Snider Carbine with Scabbard French Edged Weapons CF (Crispin Fuller)Original 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