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M1866 French Yataghan Sword Bayonet

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
M1866 French Yataghan Sword Bayonet
Available in this lot we have a M1866 French Yataghan sword bayonet with metal scabbard and leather frog. The sword bayonet is designed to fit on the 11 mm. M1866 Chassepot needle fire rifle. The bayonet shows a stainless steel "T" blade with a iron guard and brass grip/ attachment point. The top of the blade is marked "Eulle Mears 1877". The guard is marked with a serial number and marked with a "F F G M". The scabbard shows steel construction with a black patina with its original leather belt frog. The sword bayonet measures 27 1/4" long overall with a 22 1/2" long blade.