A FRENCH GRAS BAYONET OF 1874 VINTAGE.
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In this case the bayonet itself is in quite nice condition and as you can see from the photos has not be 'over dealt with', as is sometimes the case. The scabbard does have a few small dents....but nothing too serious....see the photos. "Quartermaster's Comment:- I notice that the number on the scabbard does not match the number on the hilt...was this always the case? I should imagine that over the years scabbards and blades might have found different partners!!! We have adjusted the price to allow for this. I note a neatly stamped 'R' in an oval....could this be for the Rheims Foundry? to one side there is also what appears to be a scrolled 'G'...also in an an oval stamp.
General details
Country of Origin France.
First issued (year) 1874
Materials used in manufacture Brass/Steel/Wood.
Length Overall 66 cms.
Width 98 mm. across the hilt.
Details of any Makers/Regimental/ or Army Numbers or Notations of any kind. The Scabbard is marked with a scrolled 'F' and 330166. The Hilt is stamped 49370. To the Top of the Blade in the typical etched script we have "Mre? d'Armes de St. Etienne. Avril 1882".
Condition Very Fair all round. See my comments above and note the photos.
Approximated Weight Allow for 800 grams.
ID: 1703
R1 595.00