Original U.S. Civil War Model 1842 Saber Bayonet by PDL of Solingen Spade Grip Assembly It is comparable to a

It is comparable to a European fauchard or glaive and consists of a heavy blade with a spike at the back and sometimes also a notch at the spike's upper base that can catch an opponent's weapon

The stock is in very nice shape

This example is marked with phrases such as "good luck" and "for bravery"

There is also a black painted stencil to the top that reads:

Our example is excellent and ready to display

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1842 Saber Bayonet by PDL of Solingen Spade Grip Assembly It is comparable to aOriginal Item: Only One available. This Model 1842 Saber Bayonet is a copy of the French Model 1840, but with a "cock's comb" upper finial on the muzzle ring and a slightly longer blade (22 34" vs. 20 14" on the Model 1840). Steel, single edged, fullered (both sides), with a re curved or "yataghan shape" blade. The blade is in excellent condition, mostly grey with areas of dark staining. Many countries, including the United States, Belgium, and