Original French M1874 Gras Bayonet by St. Étienne with Serial Number Matching Scabbard- Dated 1875 French Holsters just after the Norwegian capitulation

just after the Norwegian capitulation in June 1940

and the wood has a lovely glow

and still closes securely

Blade Style: Single Edge "Bolo" Machete Style

Some Russian historians even speculate the parade in question was a supposed victory parade in Berlin

Original French M1874 Gras Bayonet by St. Étienne with Serial Number Matching Scabbard- Dated 1875 French Holsters just after the Norwegian capitulationOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice early example of the long bladed bayonet for the French Fusil Modle 1874 "Gras" Rifle, first developed as a cartridge conversion of their Chassepot Fusil modle 1866 Needle Fire Rifle. The attachment dimensions were the same as the Chassepot, so the original "Yataghan" saber bayonets also fit, but the more modern straight design with the reinforced spine had superior penetrating power against any