Original British P-1856 Yataghan Sword Bayonet for Enfield Two Band Short Rifle German Field Equipment led by General George Patton

led by General George Patton

The M1870 was based upon the M1869 Swiss Vetterli but simplified for economy

but multiple styles are pictured

and from there on is very finely platted leather over a flexible core

The revolver not only looks great and is named but it is in tight fully functional condition

Original British P-1856 Yataghan Sword Bayonet for Enfield Two Band Short Rifle German Field Equipment led by General George PattonOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice bayonet, intended for use with the P 1853 Enfield two band percussion short rifle. The length of this Pattern 1856 sword bayonet extended the reach over a traditional socket bayonet issued with the three band long Infantry rifle. Almost certainly this example is an officer's private purchase bayonet as it is marker marked but not officially stamped as taken into British military service. Typically