Chassepot Model 1866 SABRE-BAYONET
France
19th century
Steel, brass
Long. total: 69.7; Long. blade: 57.5 cm

Yatagan type blade with one cutting edge and one false edge, hollow sides, marked "Mfr Imple de St Etienne August 1870".
Guard with quillon facing downwards, serial number "38806", closed ring.
Brass rocket with fifteen grooves, rivet button, spring facing outwards.
Steel sheet sheath.
Control punches.

As it stands.

Ref.: 6641

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