Original Very Rare Belgian M-1848 Thouvenin Percussion Rifle Bayonet with Brass Hilt - dated 1852 Rear Sight Assembly The flag measures approximately 38"

The flag measures approximately 38" x 29"

A combination propellant and initiating charge was located in the end assembly

and patinated like the scabbard

with the main issue being the damage to the latches of the case

the fixed-stock version was introduced into active service with selected units of the Soviet Army

Original Very Rare Belgian M-1848 Thouvenin Percussion Rifle Bayonet with Brass Hilt - dated 1852 Rear Sight Assembly The flag measures approximately 38"Original Item: Only One Available. These are very rare! This is a bayonet for the relatively short lived Belgian M 1848 Thouvenin 17. 5mm Percussion rifle, a "pillar breech" system firearm. This design was a fore runner of the Mini ball system, and was intended to aid the lead projectile's grip on the rifling grooves. The barrel featured a "pillar" in the chamber, and when loaded, the ramming action would deform the bullet when it hit the pillar,