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Title Bayonet for Lebel rifle, 1886 model
Nationality French
Period c 1916 and later
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This is the second pattern Lebel bayonet with a bronze hilt from which the quillan has been removed. Classic pattern in use from 1916 until the end of WW2. Also carried by some Russian units, including a women's battalion in the early years of WW2, shown in a shot parading before the Kremlin on their way to the front.

The ususal French arsenal marks.

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

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I received the sword and belt this afternoon. Always a bit of a risk buying this sort of thing online but I'm very pleased with the quality of the sword and scabbard...

P R, UK, 28.08.2014

...what you delivered exceeded expectations, both in terms of quality (item vs. price) & excellence of service. A pleasure to do business with. Rest assured, when the 'bayonet bug' bites, 'Antique-Militaria' will always be paid a visit.

N L, UK, 29.06.2010

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