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Title Bayonet for Gras rifle, model 1874
Nationality French
Period 1876
Price £0.00
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Marked on the back of the blade 'Manufacture d'Armes St Etienne 1876'. This was the bayonet carried on their second bolt action black powder rifle through all of France's campaigns in Africa and Indo-China in the latter half of the 19th century before the introduction of the Lebel in 1886.

The weapon has matching numbers throughout and is in excellent condition, with some traces of the original blue finish to the scabbard. There is minor bruising to the wood grips.

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

testimonials

I received the badge. It is a great item.

E C, Italy, 29.11.2009

...acquiring this bayonet has completely changed my way of thinking on collecting bayonets. I have become extremely fond of the bayonet... Thanking you once again for the very professional way in which you handled the money [going to the wrong account] problem.

P J, South Africa, 04.02.2006

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