Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - dated 1872 Flintlocks he remained in the regiment

he remained in the regiment until the outbreak of WW1 when

We purposely clean them to this level in order for you to finish off

Constructed of tin and hand painted with screw off top and turn spout to the end

The Group flew 311 credited missions and lost 124 B 17's in combat

Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - dated 1872 Flintlocks he remained in the regimentOriginal 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 25 1 2 inches. The spine of the bayonet is marked St. tienne Fvrier 1872,