Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - dated 1872 Flintlocks This sword originates from our

This sword originates from our Nepalese cache purchase of 2003 and has only had the blade cleaned

and just a bit of haze on the mostly bright surface

set into steel "brass knuckles" with a wooden hand grip

We purposely clean them to this level in order for you to finish off

Promoted to brigadier general in January 1942

Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - dated 1872 Flintlocks This sword originates from ourOriginal 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,