Original U.S. Navy M-1870 Type 2 Brass Hilted Bayonet by Ames Dated 1871 - M1870 Rolling Block Martini-Henry Accessories on a dark blue cushioned

on a dark blue cushioned base

These straps were often lost or discarded by USGIs when they captured these as war trophies

so it is probably from an earlier set of fittings

with some wear on the edges and the expected crazing from age

on 17 August 1943 and the Group's second was awarded after leading a difficult long-range mission to destroy an aircraft repair works at Zwickau

Original U.S. Navy M-1870 Type 2 Brass Hilted Bayonet by Ames Dated 1871 - M1870 Rolling Block Martini-Henry Accessories on a dark blue cushionedOriginal Item: Only One Available: This is the lesser known of the Post Civil War Naval brass hilted bayonets for the U. S. Navy M1870 Remington Rolling block rifle, the Type 2 being somewhat more distinctive than the Type 1. It is a lovely double edged sword bayonet with a 20" blade, measuring 25 overall. It features a distinctive solid brass hilt with a feather scale design cast into the grip. The ricasso is marked with: U. S. N. GGS 1871 With the