Original U.S. Civil War Model 1842 Saber Bayonet by PDL of Solingen Spade Grip Assembly There is also a black

There is also a black painted stencil to the top that reads:

It is comparable to a European fauchard or glaive and consists of a heavy blade with a spike at the back and sometimes also a notch at the spike's upper base that can catch an opponent's weapon

It also has a saddle-ring attached to the rear left side of the receiver

effectually putting a legal end to the monarchy

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Original U.S. Civil War Model 1842 Saber Bayonet by PDL of Solingen Spade Grip Assembly There is also a blackOriginal Item: Only One available. This Model 1842 Saber Bayonet is a copy of the French Model 1840, but with a "cock's comb" upper finial on the muzzle ring and a slightly longer blade (22 34" vs. 20 14" on the Model 1840). Steel, single edged, fullered (both sides), with a re curved or "yataghan shape" blade. The blade is in excellent condition, mostly grey with areas of dark staining. Many countries, including the United States, Belgium, and