SABER-BAYONET, simplified manufacturing, National Defense
France
19th century
Steel, brass
Long. total: 69.7; Long. blade: 57.6 cm

Remington system sword-bayonet with handle and French-made blade.
Fifteen-groove brass handle.
Domed rivet button.
Cruise marked "FH 8219".
Yatagan type blade with hollow sides, marked "Mre d'armes de Chât spbre 1873", control hallmarks.
Steel sheet scabbard with bridge, oval ferrule button.

Bayonet used for Egyptian Remington .44 caliber rifle.

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