Original Belgian Terssen Model 1868 Pioneer Sawback Bayonet for Comblain Rifle dated 1874 with Scabbard French Uniforms The reverse plain with a

The reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin

which is partially worn away

We were unable to identify the exact unit that this was used with

though we have not tested it with spent brass

many German soldiers had the saw backs filed off before going onto the front line for fear that there was truth to the rumor

Original Belgian Terssen Model 1868 Pioneer Sawback Bayonet for Comblain Rifle dated 1874 with Scabbard French Uniforms The reverse plain with aOriginal Item: One Only. This is a fine example of the rare early Model 1868 Pioneer Saw back Bayonet, originally designed for the Belgian Terssen Rifle. However the Terssen was relatively quickly replaced by the M1870 Comblain rifle, which was designed with the same mounting parameters, so most of these saw service with the Comblain, especially when dated well after the Terssen was obsoleted. This bayonet used as the prototype for the German 1871