Original Belgian Comblain Model 1867 Sawback Bayonet with Scabbard for M1870 Comblain Rifle MG 34 Feed Assembly 2d Lt George C

2d Lt George C

The rifle has been expertly restored to an excellent condition

This was the first book ever on this previously undocumented subject

the Polish military arsenal was rebuilt with largely Soviet-originated weapons

Original Belgian Comblain Model 1867 Sawback Bayonet with Scabbard for M1870 Comblain Rifle MG 34 Feed Assembly 2d Lt George COriginal Item: One Only. This is a fine example of the rare early Model 1867 Pioneer Saw back Bayonet, the bayonet used as the prototype for the German 1871 Pioneer Saw back. Up until WWI, this style of bayonet was common for "Pioneer" troops, light engineering soldiers that prepared for later troops. Contrary to rumors, the back of the bayonet really was for sawing wood, not a device to inflict grievous wounds on enemies. However, rumors proved