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*Rare* British ‘Jacobs’ Sword Bayonet for the Jacobs Double Military Rifle. 19554 - 19554 A very rare British bayonet made for the Jacob's double military rifle. Circa 1862. In the history of firearms, the military double rifle invented by British General John Jacob of the Indian Army was probably one of the most ambitious designs ever devised. General Jacob was a fascinating person, one of those larger than life mid-19th century characters whose career reads more like a novel than fact. He tamed great portions of India’s wild Northwest Frontier & set up civil administrations. As an improvement on the British issue Brunswick Rifle, which fired a belted round ball, he devised a symmetrical conical projectile with studs that mechanically fit in the rifle’s bore, giving far better accuracy than the Brunswick. He continued his work; to include the invention of a bullet with a fulminate nose plug that exploded upon contact that was felt would be great for blowing up enemy artillery at long distances. At about the same time he invented the double rifle, and figured that style would perfectly suit his rifling system. This double edged, fullered sword bayonet with a pierced half basket hilt, double muzzle ring and a double edged steel blade approx.29 ½” (35” overall) is very impressive indeed. The steel pommel has a working locking spring. The chequered leather slab grips are intact and showing signs of use related wear. The forte has an ordnance stamp. (Bayonet only) The price for this rare piece of history includes UK delivery. 19554. £1,200.00
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