Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by Mutzig Arsenal with Scabbard - dated 1868 MG 34 Mounts 000 1917 tripod in the

000 1917 tripod in the closing years of WW1

internal pocket has tare with type written name SGT

This is a wonderful example of the Mauser Model 1871 Jäger Rifle

- Original Field Messages Book

When the helmet was overpainted

Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by Mutzig Arsenal with Scabbard - dated 1868 MG 34 Mounts 000 1917 tripod in theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the long "yataghan" saber bladed bayonet for the French Fusil Modle 1874 "Gras" Rifle, Fusil modle 1866 "Chassepot" Needle Fire rifle. These were very often cut down or altered later on in their service life, but this example still has the original full length 22 3 4 inch long blade, with an overall length of 27 1 2 inches. The spine of the bayonet is marked Mr. Imperiale de Mutzig