Original Turkish WWI Gallipoli Star Ottoman War Medal with Vertical Pin Back Attachment French Machine Guns This firing pin is compatible

This firing pin is compatible with the Mkb 42

54cm)All hates offered din good condition

Masses of pre 1871 dated French Chassepot Bayonets had been captured in the Franco Prussian War of 1870/71 and to fill the need these were adapted in WW1 for use with various German rifles

It does not look to have been sanded down much

However by so doing the Francotte was not fitted with a "Cocking Indicator" which turned out to be a serious drawback

Original Turkish WWI Gallipoli Star Ottoman War Medal with Vertical Pin Back Attachment French Machine Guns This firing pin is compatibleOriginal Item: Only One Available. Known in Turkish as the Harp Madalyasi, the "Gallipoli Star" was instituted in 1915. In silvered bronze with red enamels, the front features the tughra of Sultan Mehmed V Red, over the date 1333 AH (AD 1915) within an upward facing crescent moon, with ball finials on the tips of the star points. Approximate measurements are 57 mm (w) x 55 mm (h). This very nice example features intact enamels, scattered silvering