Antique 1861 - 1915 French M1866 Chassepot Yataghan Sword Bayonet

Description: This is an Antique 1861 - 1915 French M1866 Chassepot Yataghan Sword Bayonet. This Bayonet is in Very Good Condition. There is wear from age and use, with very mild pitting in places, a slightly blunted tip, and a slightly wavy blade. See last three pictures for close up of these areas. This French model Bayonet was designed to fit on the French Model 1866 Chassepot Rifled Infantry Musket. It was manufactured from 1866 to about 1874 and was replaced by the French model 1874 "Gras" bayonet. The French wars during the useful "life-span" of this bayonet were:French Intervention in Mexico (1861-1867);Franco-Prussian War (July 19, 1870 – May 10, 1871)French Indo-China (1873-1874, 1882-1883);Sino-French War (1883-1885);Madagascar Wars (1883-1885, 1895);1st Mandingo-French War (1883-1886);1st Dahomeyan-French War (1889-1990);2nd Dahomeyan-French War (1892-1894);Franco-Siamese War of (1893)2nd Mandingo-French War (1894-1895);Conquest of Chad (1897-1914);3rd Mandingo-French War (1898);Moroccan War (1907-1912);The Wadai War (1909-1911);World War I (early). The Bayonet is 27 3/8" long. The Blade alone is 22 1/2" long. The Bayonet weighs 1 LB 6 OZ. Most of the items I sell are estate finds, and are presented to you in, as is, as found condition. They are described to the best of my knowledge. Some wear is to be expected, unless described as flawless or mint. I cannot know everything about every item I offer, I do inspect each item and list all known flaws or damage. So please take a good look at the photos and ask questions if need be. If You buy multiple items from my store, YES, I do combine shipping. #E0 LAA5E 8824 untable

Price: 114.95 USD

Location: Kent, Washington

End Time: 2024-11-02T23:17:00.000Z

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