Matching Numbers, French Model 1866 Chassepot Sword Bayonet with Brass Grip & Steel Scabbard. BAYO 6280. Bayonets

An original French model 1866 Chassepot sword bayonet (See pages 70 and 71 of ‘An Illustrated History Of Bayonets’ by Brayley), (The Chassepot bayonet (pronounced SHAS-poh) was made for the Fusil modèle 1866, which was a bolt-action military breech loading rifle. It is famous for having been the arm of the French forces in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–1871, which was named after its inventor, Antoine Alphonse Chassepot (1833–1905), who, from the mid-1850s onwards, had constructed various experimental forms of breech loaders). The steel fullered single edged ‘T’ back Yataghan blade has staining consistent with age and is 22 ¾” length. It has the correct steel hooked quillon with muzzle ring. It has a ribbed brass grip with flat spring and steel push button. The blade has small inspection marks. The cross guard is numbered ‘AB 98231’. The back of the blade is marked and dated ‘February 1874' in French. It is complete with the correct steel scabbard. The scabbard has no dents and has its original fixed strap bar. The scabbard has even patina and is stamped with matching number near to the throat. Price includes UK delivery. BAYO 6280.