Original 19th Century Ornate Bronze Lantaka Swivel Cannon Barrel from the East Indies with Dolphin Ornaments - Circa 1800-1820 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly There he worked digging ditches

There he worked digging ditches for gas lines and whatever work he could find until he enlisted in the Army

Blade Length: 28 1/2"

The blade ricasso bears the German Bayonet maker's name:

which is what they were intended for

Original 19th Century Ornate Bronze Lantaka Swivel Cannon Barrel from the East Indies with Dolphin Ornaments - Circa 1800-1820 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly There he worked digging ditchesOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Here we have a wonderful original bronze lantaka swivel cannon barrel, dating to about 1800 1820. While these were used throughout South East Asia, this style is from the East Indies, more properly known as South Eastern Asia. These were used only at close quarters, used to fire lead balls, stones and other debris while mounted on boats and other ocean going craft during the age of Sailing. Our example measures 33 " in