Original French M1874 Gras Bayonet by Châtellerault with Removable Custom Handguard & Scabbard - dated 1877 British "Bobby" Police Utilizing all the best features

Utilizing all the best features of the 1853

but the old world figured and grained leather type of suitcase used by all the important people before WW2

their equipment mostly duplicating that of the Curassiers

69 caliber French muskets used in the 18th century and 19th century

and still shows some of the original zinc plating

Original French M1874 Gras Bayonet by Châtellerault with Removable Custom Handguard & Scabbard - dated 1877 British "Bobby" Police Utilizing all the best featuresOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice early example of the long bladed bayonet for the French Fusil Modle 1874 "Gras" Rifle, first developed as a cartridge conversion of their Chassepot Fusil modle 1866 Needle Fire Rifle. The attachment dimensions were the same as the Chassepot, so the original "Yataghan" saber bayonets also fit, but the more modern straight design with the reinforced spine had superior penetrating power against any