Original French Modèle 1890 Gendarmerie Carbine Cruciform Épée Bayonet with Steel Scabbard Restoration Materials manufactured the weapon

manufactured the weapon

this cap had stiffeners -- a support piece behind the cap device and a wire around the inside top perimeter to maintain the cap's round shape

and gesetzlich geschützt (protected by law)

Quality engraved 32" blade showing large U

The result was the development of the Duck's Foot pistol

Original French Modèle 1890 Gendarmerie Carbine Cruciform Épée Bayonet with Steel Scabbard Restoration Materials manufactured the weaponOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a French cruciform pe bayonet, designed for the Mannlicher Berthier Modle 1890 Gendarmerie Carbine. This rifle saw much service in French Indochina and other colonial areas. The bayonet has a 20 1 2 inch blade, and an overall length of about 25 inches. There is an old label on the solid nickel grip, indicating that is a "French 1890 Gendarmerie Bayonet". The earlier M1886 bayonet had