Original German Pre-WWII RAD Labor Corps Enlisted Mans Hewer by Eduard Wüsthof with Scabbard Czech Militaria there are 4 round holes

there are 4 round holes

but was unique in feeding multiple rounds from a tubular buttstock magazine similar to the Spencer rifle

and Grant was heavily criticized in the media for being taken by surprise

The blades were sometimes actual European blades resembling those used by knights and names like ANDREA FERRARA have been found on some similar weapons now in museums

Overall this is a very good example of an Artillery Model 1816 Short Musket

Original German Pre-WWII RAD Labor Corps Enlisted Mans Hewer by Eduard Wüsthof with Scabbard Czech Militaria there are 4 round holesOriginal Item: Only One Available: This German Enlisted Man's RAD Hewer is in very nice condition, with very nice plated steel mounts on the scabbard. The crossguard has a fine, curled quillon, and it appears as though some of the the original darkening is in the grooves of the quillon. The nickel plating on the hilt has been well maintained and is still bright, showing just a bit of oxidation speckling where it has worn through. The plating on the