French M1866 Chassepot Bayonet, St Etienne 1871, Matching
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $115.00

Original era manufacture. Made at St.Etienne arsenal in February of 1871 during the final days of the Franco-Prussian War. Matching numbers guard to blade, L38441. The scabbard body is dent-free but presents a rough texture due to old corrosion as does the guard. The blade is gray showing evidence of an old cleaning of surface corrosion, markings remain clear.