Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - Dated 1875 Percusion Muskets Willis - G

Willis - G

and really has a great look to it

By this accession

only to be backlit by their own flares

Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - Dated 1875 Percusion Muskets Willis - GOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the long "yataghan" saber bladed bayonet for the French Fusil Modle 1874 "Gras" Rifle, Fusil modle 1866 "Chassepot" Needle Fire rifle. These were very often cut down or altered later on in their service life, but this example still has the original full length 22 3 4 inch long blade, with an overall length of 27 1 2 inches. The spine of the bayonet is faintly marked St. tienne,