Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - dated 1870; Matching Serial Holsters & Cases above serial number 438280

above serial number 438280

It is stamped 56 in a circle on one of the fingers as well

It features many of the items sold on our website

This hat was brought back by a USMC veteran and acquired directly from his estate

The military commander was Lieutenant General Chae Myung-shin of the South Korean army

Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - dated 1870; Matching Serial Holsters & Cases above serial number 438280Original 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 St. tienne 1870, indicating