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Mlle 1866 'Chassepot' Bayonet

Description

Bayonet intended for the 1866 Chassepot rifle, widely manufactured and used in the Franco-Prussian War. Went out of service with the introduction of the Gras rifle and bayonet in 1874

Marks and Stamps: (Back of Blade) Mre d'Armes de St Etienne (Illegible)… (Quillon) Serial no F 72

Specifications

Accession Number: 58 Period of Use:
Type: Bayonet War Zones:
Country of Origin: France Type Date: 1866
Manufacturer: Manufacture d'Armes de St Etienne Serial Number: 60099
Manufacture Date: Unknown Calibre/Ammunition:
Weight: Length Overall:
Cyclic Rate: Length Barrel:
Deactivation Certificate Number: N/A

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