Original P-1864 Snider Rifle Short Socket Bayonet Japanese Flags the gunner accessed the firing

the gunner accessed the firing chamber by releasing a latch and raising the cover to a position perpendicular to the gun but this was not possible in the ball turret

The top of the tin has initials “L

The German modified scabbard is also German regimentally marked but the marking differs slightly and is difficult to fully read

Original Item: Similar in construction to the U

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Original P-1864 Snider Rifle Short Socket Bayonet Japanese Flags the gunner accessed the firingOriginal Item: Not available on the open market for years! These are Nepalese made P 1864 bayonets approximately 14 17" overall length with 10" 14" blade. Each bayonet was originally fitted and issued with a specific gun so, while these bayonets certainly fit most P1864's, some additional fitting or alterations might be required. These bayonets were originally longer, and possibly issued for the P 1853 Enfield, but they were shortened, which is why we