Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - dated 1870; Matching Serial U.S. Civil War Artist's signature

Artist's signature

but legible manufacturing information:

It does however have the expected dents

and overall the metalwork is quite worn

Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - dated 1870; Matching Serial U.S. Civil War Artist's signatureOriginal 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. The spine of the bayonet is marked St. tienne 1870, indicating