Original Belgian Terssen Model 1868 Pioneer Sawback Bayonet for Comblain Rifle dated 1879 with Scabbard Japanese Artwork & Posters In 1855 the Sidehammer was

In 1855 the Sidehammer was the first Colt's revolver to use the "creeping" loading lever

Holster features supple russet brown leather

the Model 1862 and Model 1864

It is marked on the lower front AM 11-50 which indicates production in November 1950

augmented by British

Original Belgian Terssen Model 1868 Pioneer Sawback Bayonet for Comblain Rifle dated 1879 with Scabbard Japanese Artwork & Posters In 1855 the Sidehammer wasOriginal 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