Original French M1874 Gras Bayonet by d'Armes de Châtellerault with Scabbard- Dated 1879 - Matching Serial Numbers NATION The original brass data plate

The original brass data plate reads-

showing a little wear to the bird's head

This wing section came to us with research stating that it was found at the crash site of a BF 109 at the Pitomnik airfield and was unearthed in 2000

This is a very detailed wooden model of PT-109

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 The original brass data plateOriginal 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