Original Belgian Terssen Model 1868 Pioneer Sawback Bayonet for Comblain Rifle dated 1870 Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock - French M1916 37mm artillery

- French M1916 37mm artillery shell with projectile and inert fuze

Here is an un-issued example showing all markings and straps as issued in June 1944

The attractive Army breast eagle is machine embroidered in aluminum bullion

This little chap is just 6 3/4" in overall length with an iron turn-off barrel with a smooth bore about the size of

One corner of the front portion of the left grip is absent

Original Belgian Terssen Model 1868 Pioneer Sawback Bayonet for Comblain Rifle dated 1870 Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock - French M1916 37mm artilleryOriginal Item: One Only. This is a fine example of the rare early Model 1868 Pioneer Saw back Bayonet, originally designed for the Belgian Terssen Rifle. However the Terssen was relatively quickly replaced by the M1870 Comblain rifle, which was designed with the same mounting parameters, so most of these saw service with the Comblain, especially when dated well after the Terssen was obsoleted. This bayonet used as the prototype for the German 1871