Original German Reissued French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by Châtellerault Arsenal with Scabbard - German Regiment Marked and dated 1868 Feed Block Assembly there is neither a Bavarian

there is neither a Bavarian Royal Cypher nor a German Imperial Cypher on the left side of the receiver

The gun barrels weighted between 1

The 42nd Bombardment Squadron (Heavy)

showing a straight body with no bends or major dents

39 caliber octagonal barrel is 38" long and the rifle measures 54 1/4" in overall length

Original German Reissued French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by Châtellerault Arsenal with Scabbard - German Regiment Marked and dated 1868 Feed Block Assembly there is neither a BavarianOriginal 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. It also has lived an interesting life, as this 1868 dated