Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - Matching Serial MG 34 Feed Assembly Original Item: Set of Red

Original Item: Set of Red

Although standardization with interchangeable parts was intended

Richard Colville

{See Fifth Military District for reports of the 4th Cavalry in Texas between 1867-1869}

It is nicely numbered M3442 on the spine

Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - Matching Serial MG 34 Feed Assembly Original Item: Set of RedOriginal 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 very faintly marked St. tienne,