Original French M1874 Gras Bayonet by Steyr Werndl Dated 1879 with Scabbard - Colonial Anchor Markings Martini-Henry Rifles swas on a textured circular

swas on a textured circular central field

The "P" guard has raised laurel leaves and berries

5”Front length: 23

The last names of the men of the company are to the left and right

I'VE BEEN USED AS A TOY

Original French M1874 Gras Bayonet by Steyr Werndl Dated 1879 with Scabbard - Colonial Anchor Markings Martini-Henry Rifles swas on a textured circularOriginal 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