Description
above serial number 438280
SERGEANT CHEVRONS: On the left and right shoulders
etc with burnt residue
230 of Colt's earliest production went to dealers south of the Mason–Dixon line
thereby detecting the presence of unwanted persons from a distance of 20 kilometers
Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - dated 1870; Matching Serial Holsters & Cases above serial number 438280Original 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 27 1 2 inches. The spine of the bayonet is marked St. tienne 1870, indicating