Original Danish Model 1853/66 Snider Naval Rifle Sword Bayonet with Regimental Marking Royal Air Force The shell is maker marked

The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads ZC 74

which experienced similar lack luster sales success

number 1 carrying in addition the special markings of the parachute

The Newland model was fitted with an attached swivel ramrod allowing a mounted Dragoon to reload while in the saddle without fear of dropping the ramrod

HORSTMANN COMPANY

Original Danish Model 1853/66 Snider Naval Rifle Sword Bayonet with Regimental Marking Royal Air Force The shell is maker markedOriginal Item. Only One available. Intended for use as a Short Sword as well as a bayonet, examples of these are extremely scarce. What we have here is a very nice example of a Danish Model 1853 66 Bayonet, intended for use on the Danish short 1853 66 Snider Naval Rifle. These rifles were originally muzzle loaders, but were converted at Copenhagen Arsenal to the Snider breech loading system. These rifles were then replaced by the Remington Rolling