Original U.S. Export Pre-Soviet Contract Model 1895 Winchester Bayonet & Scabbard MILITARIA This is a fine example

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

neatly handstitched to the cap

This example is in very good shape

which formally brought an end to the bloodiest conflict in human history

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Original U.S. Export Pre-Soviet Contract Model 1895 Winchester Bayonet & Scabbard MILITARIA This is a fine exampleOriginal 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