Original U.S. Navy M-1870 Type 2 Brass Hilted Bayonet by Ames Dated 1871 - M1870 Rolling Block Martini-Henry Accessories These straps were often lost

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

In one of the great moves of the war

- Wartime period photos

Pretoria and Bloemfontein

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

Original U.S. Navy M-1870 Type 2 Brass Hilted Bayonet by Ames Dated 1871 - M1870 Rolling Block Martini-Henry Accessories These straps were often lostOriginal 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