Original U.S. Export Pre-Soviet Contract Model 1895 Winchester Bayonet & Scabbard MILITARIA neatly handstitched to the cap

neatly handstitched to the cap

This is a fine example of a Press Gang "Persuader" in those days referred to as a "COSH"

copies of the camp newspaper

The Cross Guard of the bayonet is marked 1920

No one could drink water unless given permission by cadre

Original U.S. Export Pre-Soviet Contract Model 1895 Winchester Bayonet & Scabbard MILITARIA neatly handstitched to the capOriginal item: Only One Available. This is very rare, especially in the wonderful all original Condition. The steel is bright and the bayonet has a 16" blade, with an overall length of 20 1 2". The grips are wood secured by two rivets, ground smooth. It does not have a serial number and comes in its original steel scabbard with an integral leather belt frog. The top of the crossguard is clearly marked WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.. There is a bit of