French Model 1842 Yataghan Sword Bayonet With Brass Grip Bayonet

French Model 1842 Yataghan Sword Bayonet With Brass Grip For the Model 1840 Percussion Carbine & Steel Scabbard. ED 2342

This is a nice example of the French model 1842 sword bayonet with Yataghan form blade (See pages 83 and 87 plate 183 of The Bayonet Book by White). The steel single edged blade with fuller is undamaged with just light staining consistent with age. The blade is 22 3/4" long (27") overall. The back edge of the blade is engraved by manufacturing armoury (illustrated). It has the correct steel cross guard with muzzle ring and ribbed brass grip with flat spring and steel push button. It is complete with the correct scabbard made of sheet steel. The scabbard has no dents and has it's original strap bar. Price includes UK delivery. ED 2342

£275