French MAS 36/29 Paratrooper Rifle Needle Bayonet: Unissued Hand Select:Yes The British copy of the

The British copy of the MP28 was given the general designation of Lanchester after George Herbert Lanchester who was charged with producing the weapon at the Sterling Armaments Company

These truncheons with carriers are truly a reminder of more peaceful times when the law was truly represented by the lone "Bobby on the Beat"

• Cotton canvas

several B markings on the knocks form

which provides medical services to all British Army personnel and their families in war and in peace

French MAS 36/29 Paratrooper Rifle Needle Bayonet: Unissued Hand Select:Yes The British copy of theOriginal Item: In 1936 the French Army adopted the MAS 36 bolt action rifle, which carried a needle bayonet, 17'' in length, stored in the reverse position inside the fore stock of the rifle. For use it was simply reversed with the long needle blade extended in front of the rifle muzzle. Great quantities were issued and in 1939. With WW2 looming, the French adopted an interesting folding stock version with a hollowed aluminum stock that folded forward