Bayonets.. EVERY RIFLE NEEDS ONE... (almost)

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  • BigMoose

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    On the other end of the spectrum, there were a few pistols made with a bayonet.

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    BigMoose

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    Not Everything Needs a Bayonet!

    Hey the Sterling S11 would have come with two lugs!



    Okay the story behind this, was it wasn't supposed to be mounted with TWO bayonets at once, it had two lugs. One for the older bayonets that fit the No5 Jungle Carbine, and the other lug for the new L1A1 FAL Bayonet.. You just used whatever lug fit your bayonet..

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    Leadeye

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    This Martini Henry wears an 1887 pattern bayonet which is different from most. The bayonet mounts the blade on the side and is horizontal rather than most bayonets which are vertical. It also has both sides with full length cutting edges much like swords. I guess the idea was to slash side to side rather than down or perhaps it was thought to pierce ribs easier without catching on them. The Martini Henry is a long rifle, and with this bayonet it's more like a spear.

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    BigMoose

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    This Martini Henry wears an 1887 pattern bayonet which is different from most. The bayonet mounts the blade on the side and is horizontal rather than most bayonets which are vertical. It also has both sides with full length cutting edges much like swords. I guess the idea was to slash side to side rather than down or perhaps it was thought to pierce ribs easier without catching on them. The Martini Henry is a long rifle, and with this bayonet it's more like a spear.

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    What all the better to keep Shaka Zulu and his many heathens away.
     
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