Original Rare Austrian Flintlock & Percussion Jäger Rifle Socket Bayonet with Dovetail Attachment Slot Japanese Navy This change was made shortly

This change was made shortly before the introduction of the 3rd pattern cover with the "dog eared" flaps

and a lovely yellowed patina

On April 2

More research is needed on this one but the quality

Japanese aircraft appeared over the harbor shortly before 08:00

Original Rare Austrian Flintlock & Percussion Jäger Rifle Socket Bayonet with Dovetail Attachment Slot Japanese Navy This change was made shortlyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very scarce Austrian socket bayonet, made to fit Flintlock & Percussion Jger (hunter) rifles, used by skilled advance troops. It features a socket bayonet type 20" spike blade with stamping of VJ on the blade's ricasso. The socket has a screw locking mechanism to fix to a dovetailed block along the side of the barrel muzzle. These are very rare and reference listings are unfortunately not to be found.