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M1874 French Gras Bayonet - engraved Mre d'Armes de St Etienne Juillet 1879
M1874 French Gras Bayonet - engraved Mre d'Armes de St Etienne Juillet 1879
M1874 French Gras Bayonet - engraved Mre d'Armes de St Etienne Juillet 1879
M1874 French Gras Bayonet - engraved Mre d'Armes de St Etienne Juillet 1879
M1874 French Gras Bayonet - engraved Mre d'Armes de St Etienne Juillet 1879
M1874 French Gras Bayonet - engraved Mre d'Armes de St Etienne Juillet 1879
M1874 French Gras Bayonet - engraved Mre d'Armes de St Etienne Juillet 1879

M1874 French Gras Bayonet - engraved Mre d'Armes de St Etienne Juillet 1879

$ 26.39

Availability: 36 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Color: Brown
  • Condition: Used - Uncleaned or polished bayonet. Tarnishing on blade and pommel, but in good shape. Appears to have no pitting (but could be under tarnish). The handle wood is in good shape and gun attachment mechanism works well.
  • Edge: Single
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: France
  • Handle Material: Wood
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

    Description

    Up for auction is an original M1874 Type French Bayonet for the Gras Rifle.  The Sword Bayonet (blade about 20" long, total length about 25") is dated 1879 and is engraved with "Mre d'Armes de St Etienne Juillet 1879".  I believe this translates to: "Manufacturer of Arms of Saint-Etienne, July 1879".  This bayonet is all original and has not been cleaned as many are.
    Please see pictures as part of the description and make your own judgment on quality.