Original Lot of Bayonets with Scabbards - Various Countries - Set of 5 Snider Rifle It's possible that parts were

It's possible that parts were swapped when it was shortened

War correspondent Bill Downs

The blade ricasso is maker marked ALEXANDER COPPEL / SOLINGEN in arcs surrounding the firms trademark scales logo

it is the real thing dating from the mid 19th century

Three other models would subsequently be put into service prior to WWI: the M1891 Dragoon

Original Lot of Bayonets with Scabbards - Various Countries - Set of 5 Snider Rifle It's possible that parts wereOriginal Items: One Set of 4 Available. We just received these out of an old collection, untouched for years. As with any collection, there were some items that stood out, and others that were purchased as "projects", either due to condition, or because they were in want of a scabbard. All of these are original items, in varying condition, all offered with or without their original correct scabbards. They are offered as is, and many are still coated