Original U.S. WWII French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet Converted To Fighting Knife With Leather Scabbard - Named / Laundry Number Marked Snider Rifle he completed 17 sorties during

he completed 17 sorties during the Battle of Midway

crossed rifles collar insignia

With a 6 round capacity

to "deactivate" the rifle

Original U.S. WWII French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet Converted To Fighting Knife With Leather Scabbard - Named / Laundry Number Marked Snider Rifle he completed 17 sorties duringOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example on just how resourceful the individual can be during combat. We unfortunately do not know the actual history of this converted fighting knife, but it is our belief that an American soldier either purchased or found this bayonet and cut it down. The bayonet itself appears to be dated 1878 on the spine, but due to how worn the markings are it is very difficult to read. There is an arsenal