Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - Matching Serial MG 34 Feed Assembly The scabbard and blade bear

The scabbard and blade bear matching serial numbers 6625 / ee

{See Fifth Military District for reports of the 4th Cavalry in Texas between 1867-1869}

severe enemy opposition by fighter and anti-aircraft fire caused severe damage to his aircraft

Probably the most infamous connection places it in the hands of Charles Guiteau

Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - Matching Serial MG 34 Feed Assembly The scabbard and blade bearOriginal 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 very faintly marked St. tienne,