Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by Mutzig Arsenal with Scabbard - dated 1868 Russian Flags beginning a battle that ended

beginning a battle that ended in the withdrawal of United States forces in early March

arriving at Visé in Belgium on 29 September

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HENRY GLUNN

with the destroyer Stockham

Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by Mutzig Arsenal with Scabbard - dated 1868 Russian Flags beginning a battle that endedOriginal 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 Mr. Imperiale de Mutzig