Couple of gems from ebay
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:00 am
On an auction for a spike bayonet -
The spike bayonet was produced to make it easier to carry and after use could be pulled straight from the enemy soldier's body; Previous bayonets had to be twisted before retrieving or the blade would break off.
On an auction for a standard web sling -
The years of service this sling saw has stretched the sling several inches.
The spike bayonet was produced to make it easier to carry and after use could be pulled straight from the enemy soldier's body; Previous bayonets had to be twisted before retrieving or the blade would break off.
On an auction for a standard web sling -
The years of service this sling saw has stretched the sling several inches.