Original Zulu War Hardwood Knobkierie - Circa 1879 French Pistols I reasoned that there was

I reasoned that there was a high risk of the runaway prop breaking away from its mount and slicing through the nose of the aircraft

The serial number is 224593B denoting the year of manufacture as 1887

re-bored and re-rifled with traditional Henry rifling at Enfield and Sparkbrook

These are British Issue cotton parachutes from WW2

Clear serial number on barrel tang reads-

Original Zulu War Hardwood Knobkierie - Circa 1879 French Pistols I reasoned that there wasOriginal Item: Only one available. Once the Battle is over, the victorious have the right to stroll the field looking for spoils to bring home to remind them of their Victory. England has been full of such items but sadly in years since WW2 most everything has gone. This genuine Zulu Knobkierie is a very nice example that no doubt some young British trooper found on the battle field and brought back to England as a remembrance. The club stands 28"