France, Third Republic. A Model 1874 Gras bayonet Newly Listed 86 mm (w) x 5347

86 mm (w) x 5347 mm (h)

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where this transcript was made and then sent to Borchardt’s parents in the same city

All contemporary striking

the reverse bearing central silvered integrated monograms of King/Kaiser Wilhelm I and Queen/Kaiserin Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach

France, Third Republic. A Model 1874 Gras bayonet Newly Listed 86 mm (w) x 5347A good example of this type, well stamped on blade as well as guard, measuring 52 cm long blade that has some pitting, very fine. Footnote: The Gras was the last of the French sword type bayonets, being manufactured from 1874 until about 1885. It replaced the 1866 Chassepot bayonet and was replaced itself by the 1886 Lebel bayonet. The unique and well made T backed epee style blade was a departure from the previous Yataghan blades and was only