This French model 1866 yataghan bayonet was made at the St. Etienne armoury in 1868.
The 575mm yataghan blade is in very good condition. The spine engraving is worn but it is still possible to make out the faint arsenal name and date of manufacture. The ricasso bears two French inspection poincon and the obverse bears another, partly concealed stamp.
The iron cross-piece is stamped with the serial number of the Chassepot rifled musket that the bayonet was issued with. The serial number, H 25858 matches that of the scabbard. The obverse of the cross-piece is stamped with I 87. The hooked quillon bears inspection poincon. The crosspiece is in great condition.
The front of the cross-piece bears additional stamps consisting of numerals and symbols.
The brass hilt is in excellent condition and the press stud and external spring mechanism work perfectly.
The bayonet is complete with its blackened steel scabbard. The scabbard is in very good condition. The top of the scabbard bears a matching serial number, H 25858, indicating that the bayonet and scabbard have been together since production 157 years ago.
This is a great example of the iconic French Chassepot bayonet complete with matching numbered scabbard.
£165.00
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