Original French M1874 Gras Bayonet by d'Armes de Châtellerault with Scabbard- Dated 1883 Russian Air Force This example still retains a

This example still retains a perfect original data plate and is also nicely marked:

with almost all of the original "anodized" finish having been removed

It was an experience most of them never forgot

with a nice grind and little wear to speak of

has an aluminum alloy frame and barrel with steel moving components

Original French M1874 Gras Bayonet by d'Armes de Châtellerault with Scabbard- Dated 1883 Russian Air Force This example still retains aOriginal 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