Original U.S. WWII French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet Converted To Fighting Knife With Leather Scabbard - Dated April 1868 Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly and was able to find

and was able to find photos of Hode on his motorcycle along with some minor research documents

It measures roughly 40” long

Zealous was a 74 gun 3rd Rate Ship of the line launcher in 1785 at Deptford in London built by BARNARD

Please note: WW2 Markings vary

The first reads HEV

Original U.S. WWII French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet Converted To Fighting Knife With Leather Scabbard - Dated April 1868 Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly and was able to findOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of 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 April 1868 on the spine. The fighting knife itself is in lovely condition and does show signs of wear and