Original 19th Century Japanese Type 18 Murata Rifle Bayonet with Leather Scabbard Spanish Militaria Most 1 1/2's lack much

Most 1 1/2's lack much original blue across the barrel and cylinders

The details throughout the characteristic Emil Voos eagle are exceptional throughout the head

There are no chips or nicks in the edge on the blade

Crete and the Balkans in 1941

A very nice Gravity Knife here

Original 19th Century Japanese Type 18 Murata Rifle Bayonet with Leather Scabbard Spanish Militaria Most 1 1/2's lack muchOriginal Item: Only One Available: The Murata rifle ( Murata jy) was was designed by Major Murata Tsuneyoshi, and was the first locally produced Japanese service rifle. It was adopted in 1880 as the Meiji Type 13 Murata single shot rifle. The 13 referred to the adoption date, the year 13 in the Meiji period according to the Japanese calendar, and these were marked (juu san 13) on the receiver. This was Japan's initial breech loading Rifle completely