M 1866, Chassepot Bayonet
Details: M 1866, Chassepot Bayonet in
excellent condition. Serial no. 39111.
Overall length is 27.5 inches with blade being
22.75 inches. Scabbard length is 23.25 inches.
Blade is light in color and free of pitting
with a few scattered dark spots. Brass grip and locking
mechanism good. No dents in scabbard. Smooth dull steel with
scattered dark spots
A nice, original bayonet that will display
very well.
The most widely copied of all the sword
bayonets, a number of countries - including the United States,
Egypt, Belgium, and Argentina - have manufactured or used
bayonets like this one. This design was used to fit on the
French Model 1866 Chassepot Rifled Infantry Musket. It was
manufactured from 1866 to 1874 and was replaced by the French
Model 1874 "Gras" Bayonet. This bayonet is brass-hilted with a
spring steel latching arrangement on the right side.
The crossguard is iron (steel) and has a
screw-type tightening arrangement on the muzzle-ring. The lower
quillon is a hooked "blade-breaker" type. The blade is steel,
single-edged, fullered (both sides), with a re-curved or
"yataghan-shape." There are a good many variations of this
bayonet and they were produced in the thousands. The scabbard of
this bayonet is blued sheet-rolled steel with a ball finial.
These bayonets replaced the French Model 1842 Sword Bayonet and
were replaced by the French Model 1874 "Gras" Bayonet and
corresponding infantry rifle. Number on hilt and scabbard is
T29458.
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Price: $115.00 US + S/H
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