Original Belgian Sawback Bayonet by Alexander Coppel with Scabbard for M1882 Comblain Rifle - dated 1887 Discount opened the line of supply

opened the line of supply or "Cracker Line" to the Army of the Cumberland

Marked Carrier with belt fittings for standard U

The BRASS Barrel is London marked

Soldiers were issued a daily "TOT"

Acquired from the 50 year-old collection of an American recluse whose family wishes to remain anonymous

Original Belgian Sawback Bayonet by Alexander Coppel with Scabbard for M1882 Comblain Rifle - dated 1887 Discount opened the line of supplyOriginal Item: One Only. This is a fine example of the later model Comblain Pioneer Saw back Bayonet, which has a much thinner and longer blade than the earlier M1867 model. It is 23 1 2 inches in overall length, with a 18 1 2 inch long saw back blade. This blade is only about 1 1 8 inches wide, making it much less substantial than the previous version. Up until WWI, this style of bayonet was common for "Pioneer" troops, light engineering soldiers