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Title Bayonet for Gras rifle
Nationality French
Period 1877
Price £0.00
Sold

Marked on the back of the blade 'Manufacture d'Armes de St Etienne Mars 1877'. This is the classic bayonet the French would have carried on their second bolt action black powder rifle before the Lebel was introduced in 1886.

Most of the original blue finish remains to the scabbard. The grips are a little dark from old oil stains, but are essentially in good shape. The blade has lost its factory finish, but is still nice and clean.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Bayonets : French : 19th Century]

testimonials

Hi Chris, kukris received, love them, many thanks

S H, UK, 17.08.2015

Sword arrived today. Fabulous. This is an excellent example of a fighting sword of its period, and a real gem. The 1828 Pattern is such a gorgeous sword, and this is a fine example. Even my bride is impressed and she doesn’t really get swords.

G F, New Zealand, 06.11.2013

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