Manufactures D’Armes De St. Étienne 1874 Gras Sword Bayonet Bayonets

French Model 1874 Gras Sword Bayonet, 1876 Dated, By Manufactures D’Armes De St. Étienne With Scabbard - BAYO 636

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 back blade. The back of the blade ids dated July 1876 and is marked by the manufacturer . ‘Manufactures D’Armes De St. Étienne’. The slab wood grips are I undamaged. The bayonet has a hooked quillon which is secured with two rivets and muzzle ring. The bayonet has a brass pommel and a push button release which operates smoothly. The cross guard has small inspection marks and is numbered 31575. The bayonet is complete with its original steel scabbard which has matching number ‘79066. See White & Watts Item No 201, pages 84 & 94. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 636

£195.00