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Title Lebel bayonet, 1916 model
Nationality French
Period c 1916-40
Sold

This is the second model, without the quillon of the first pattern and with a simplified locking button. The rifle was introduced in 1886, the first nitro-celulose military rifle in Europe, never mind France. It saw extensive service in Indo-China, Africa and both world wars.

The blade measures nearly 20.5". There is a light grey patina to this and a slightly darker finish to the hilt iron. The hilt is bronze, with some minor bruising on the reverse. Sadly, there is no scabbard.

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


[Edged Weapons : Bayonets : French : 20th Century]

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I have in the last six months inherited my late father Alan Swain's police memorabilia collection along with much paperwork receipts etc. I would like to pass on to you my thanks for such good dealership with my father going back to the late 80s and well into the 1990s.

Laurence Swain, UK, 20.08.2016

The RFC buttons are Wonderful, thank you.

D D, Canada, 11.11.2009

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