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Couple of gems from ebay

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:00 am
by Woftam
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.