An original French Gras Sword Bayonet for the Model 1874 Gras rifle, the successor of the Chassepot. It has a straight, clean 20 ½” T-backed épée blade only suitable for thrusting, details of the manufacture are on the back edge of the blade. The slab wood grips are I undamaged, and only showing minor signs of use. It has a hooked quillon which is secured with two rivets and muzzle ring. It has a brass pommel and a push button release which operates smoothly. The cross guard has small inspection marks and is numbered ‘81860’. It is complete with its original steel scabbard which is numbered but is illegible. See White and Watts pages 84 & 94 No201. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 6264.

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