British P-1841 Sappers & Miner Bayonet with Scabbard: One Only Royal Air Force 2 locking lever hinge pins

2 locking lever hinge pins

before being amalgamated into the Royal Irish Rangers in 1968

The operation would require seizing the longest bridge in Europe over the Maas River and several other bridges over the Maas-Waal Canal

This is a fine 27" long bladed British Naval Cutlass clearly stamped by the black steel bowl hand guard:

Manufactured in 1895 this is legally classified as an "antique" by the BATF

British P-1841 Sappers & Miner Bayonet with Scabbard: One Only Royal Air Force 2 locking lever hinge pinsOriginal Item: One Only! Classic Sword Socket Bayonet. Absolutely ORIGINAL this is the P 1841 Sappers and Miner's Bayonet for use with the short Percussion (or Flintlock converted) Musket issued to Specialized troops. Fitted with a 22" Sword blade but used additionally as a socket bayonet. Blade marked "S HILL" the British Government contractor who manufactured the weapon. Blade marked with faint acceptance marks shows some pitting but not much wear