Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - dated 1872 U.S. Flare Guns 23 JULY 1944: Reconnaissance of

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Truly outstanding

The initials stand for Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm III

Made to accept the standard Mauser C-96 Pistol this represents the only documented edition of a U

Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - dated 1872 U.S. Flare Guns 23 JULY 1944: Reconnaissance ofOriginal 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 25 1 2 inches. The spine of the bayonet is marked St. tienne Fvrier 1872,