Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - dated 1872 MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly Leonard's Gate between 1840 and

Leonard's Gate between 1840 and 1869

Admiral Chester Nimitz had personally inspected the island fortifications in early May and found the fortifications to consist of antiquated World War 1 equipment and weaponry

and measures approximately 2 1/2"W x 4 1/4"H x 3/4"

the 325th was again alerted for

Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - dated 1872 MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly Leonard's Gate between 1840 andOriginal 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,