Not having seen this before coupled with the knowledge that the MkI had a safety mechanism later removed in 1876 convinces us that this is an exceedingly rare example of an early British Martini Henry rifle with a prototype safety mechanism
and intact and functional closure strap
The helmet retains the original olive green paint and has the original RF (République Française) marked Engineer's badge attached to the front
The industrialization of the 19th century an increasing number of British men of service age who lived and worked in Britains industrial towns and cities had no experience of shooting or firearms
Just like the British Army of the day Officer's were expected to supply themselves with their own sidearms
Original German WWII Ribbed Wood Handle Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot Scabbard German Field Gear Not having seen this beforeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Fitted with a single edged spear point blade, this is an original fighting knife, as used by the Germans in WWI and then again in WWII. In nice used condition, this knife has a ribbed wooden grip secured by two rivets. Grip scales are in good condition, with no cracks or major chips, and a nice color. As with most of the examples we have seen with grooved grips, the knife has an "S" shaped cross guard, while most
