Original German WWII Unissued Waffen-SS Machine Embroidered Armband Category_Martini-Henry Accessories Intended for use as a

Intended for use as a bayonet that doubled as an entrenching tool either on or off the rifle

and still retains most of its original gilding

The stock on this example is in very good shape

We feel this rifle started life as a Percussion weapon

as the right side has no half cock

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