Original Rare British Martini-Henry Experimental Elcho Pioneer Sawback Sword Bayonet by W.R. Kirschbaum U.S. Badges This rifle came from a

This rifle came from a Museum Collection in London and is in very nice collectible condition

One silk parachute enclosed appears to be complete with ropes and cords

and when the Allies invaded Sicily in July 1943

Developed in 1943

“Old ideas are no good at all

Original Rare British Martini-Henry Experimental Elcho Pioneer Sawback Sword Bayonet by W.R. Kirschbaum U.S. Badges This rifle came from aOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are exceedingly rare, especially with the original steel mounted leather scabbard! Introduced by LORD ELCHO in 1871 as the "1870 Experimental Elcho Sword Bayonet," this was intended to be the perfect Pioneer Sawback bayonet for use with the Martini Henry . 450 . 577 Rifle. In addition to the sawback the blade widened dramatically giving the blade great leverage for chopping when used in combat. Lord Elcho, the