Original German WWII Late War Luftwaffe Take Down Fallschirmjäger Gravity Knife with Solingen RB Number French Edged Weapons The term "rifle-musket" originally referred

The term "rifle-musket" originally referred to muskets with the smooth-bored barrels replaced with rifled barrels

which is actually from a British P-1796 Light Cavalry Saber

During this period their primary task was ground attack ahead of the coming Operation Overlord invasion of Normandy

The rifle is fitted with a very nice original sling

Original German WWII Late War Luftwaffe Take Down Fallschirmjäger Gravity Knife with Solingen RB Number French Edged Weapons The term "rifle-musket" originally referredOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice service used example of a late war produced Type II "Take down" version of the legendary Luftwaffe Fallschirmjger Messer, or German air force paratrooper knife (FJM or FKm), with a Solingen RB Nr on the blade. These knives utilize a four inch (100 mm) telescoping (OTF), gravity propelled locking blade. First produced in 1937, the FJM was issued to German flight crews and paratroops, primarily for the