• 19th-Century French Model 1871 Chassepot Bayonet with Metal Scabbard
  • 19th-Century French Model 1871 Chassepot Bayonet with Metal Scabbard
  • 19th-Century French Model 1871 Chassepot Bayonet with Metal Scabbard
  • 19th-Century French Model 1871 Chassepot Bayonet with Metal Scabbard
  • 19th-Century French Model 1871 Chassepot Bayonet with Metal Scabbard
  • 19th-Century French Model 1871 Chassepot Bayonet with Metal Scabbard
  • 19th-Century French Model 1871 Chassepot Bayonet with Metal Scabbard
  • 19th-Century French Model 1871 Chassepot Bayonet with Metal Scabbard
  • 19th-Century French Model 1871 Chassepot Bayonet with Metal Scabbard
  • 19th-Century French Model 1871 Chassepot Bayonet with Metal Scabbard
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19th-Century French Model 1871 Chassepot Bayonet with Metal Scabbard

Collectibles Militaria

Item Details

A French model 1871 Chassepot bayonet with metal scabbard. This 19th- century bayonet was manufactured in France from 1866 to 1874 in association with the Chassepot rifle, a famous breechloading military rifle used by the French forces in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/1871. This battle weapon presents a brass grip with a latching arrangement, steel crossguard, with a fullered single-edged steel blade. With accompanying scabbard, the top of the bayonet’s blade is inscribed ‘St. Etienne 9bre 1871’.

Materials Steel, Brass
Period 19th Century
Origin France

Condition

-wear and marks due to age
- pitting to the blade and sheath
- edge and surface marks, residue, and soiling exhibited

Dimensions

1.25" W x 4.0" H x 28.0" D

Item #

19CIN064-195

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