Original British Colonial P-1856 Brass Handle Yataghan Style Saber Bayonet with Very Curved Blade c. 1860 Russian Army The flintlock is signed HALFHIDE/10

The flintlock is signed HALFHIDE/10 across the tail and in the lock's center there is a CROWN over AR (for Anne Regina)

It features all original parts (with the exception of a 2 inch portion of the dummy receiver) including a foldable butt stock and functional bipod

1938 and 1939

as the tension washer is worn

The leather is in excellent condition with virtually all of the original finish

Original British Colonial P-1856 Brass Handle Yataghan Style Saber Bayonet with Very Curved Blade c. 1860 Russian Army The flintlock is signed HALFHIDE/10Original Item: One of a Kind. We've only seen ONE of this type of bayonet before, and understand that these were BRITISH Colonial issue for the tropics having brass fittings. The design is based on the British P 1856 Two Band percussion Short Rifle often issued to Artillerymen. It measures 24 3 4 inches, with a 19 3 4 inch blade. The extreme yataghan curve to the blade was probably intended for issue to inexperienced sepoys (Native troops) who were