Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by Mutzig Arsenal with Scabbard - dated 1868 MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock a ship in port with

a ship in port with a crane operating while an aircraft flies overhead

An Antique by Federal definition

enlisted in 1945 and mustered out in 1948

The shells here still retain all of their French markings on the base

Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by Mutzig Arsenal with Scabbard - dated 1868 MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock a ship in port withOriginal 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 marked Mr. Imperiale de Mutzig