Original French M1874 Gras Bayonet by d'Armes de Châtellerault with Scabbard- Dated 1879 - Matching Serial Numbers NATION these are the early British

these are the early British felt covered Water Bottles complete with original leather strap construction carriers with integral leather shoulder straps

showing a little wear to the bird's head

too—some bearing colorful names such as Lady Astor

The original brass data plate reads-

has a curved stock with diamond-shaped section and a very heavy barrel

Original French M1874 Gras Bayonet by d'Armes de Châtellerault with Scabbard- Dated 1879 - Matching Serial Numbers NATION these are the early BritishOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice early example of the long bladed bayonet for the French Fusil Modle 1874 "Gras" Rifle, first developed as a cartridge conversion of their Chassepot Fusil modle 1866 Needle Fire Rifle. The attachment dimensions were the same as the Chassepot, so the original "Yataghan" saber bayonets also fit, but the more modern straight design with the reinforced spine had superior penetrating power against any