Original German Franco-Prussian War Reissued French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne Arsenal with Scabbard - German Regiment Marked and Dated 1868 Mortars The lower left sleeve

The lower left sleeve

There are two other “blades”

and defended the strips until relieved

the pin of the second safe wedged in a specially-designed notch in the lower center-left part of the bolt

Felt interior with leather sweat band

Original German Franco-Prussian War Reissued French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne Arsenal with Scabbard - German Regiment Marked and Dated 1868 Mortars The lower left sleeveOriginal 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 5 8 inch long blade, with an overall length of 27 1 2 inches. It also has lived an interesting life, as this 1868 dated