Bayonets

St. Etienne 1879 marked, Blade VG+ condition and is 20 ½ inches in length. The Gras was the last of the French sword type bayonets, being manufactured from 1874 until about 1885. It replaced the 1866 Chassepot bayonet and was replaced itself by the 1886 Lebel bayonet. The unique and well made “T” backed epee style blade was a departure from the previous Yataghan blades and was only suitable for thrusting.

St. Etienne 1879 marked. Blade VG with some minor rust marks. Original steel scabbard has dents from use. This is certainly an artifact that has been issued and see use. The Gras was the last of the French sword type bayonets, being manufactured from 1874 until about 1885. It replaced the 1866 Chassepot bayonet and was replaced itself by the 1886 Lebel bayonet. The unique and well made “T” backed epee style blade was a departure from the previous Yataghan blades and was only suitable for thrusting.

Yataghan sword bayonet for use with the .71 caliber M1829/46 Artillery Carbine and others. This bayonet developed from the French Model 1840 and has a longer, heavier blade and steel crossguard instead of brass. The Model 1842 was replaced by the more common Chassepot 1866 bayonet. The Model 1842 resembles a much heavier version of that bayonet. A refinement of the world's first yataghan sword bayonet, the M1840, the M1842 had a longer, heavier blade and replaced the M1840's brass crosspiece with steel. The M1842 was a forerunner of the M1866. The M1842 blade is heavier than the M1866, as is the scabbard. Original good condition, blade is very good with no nicks on edge. Scabbard is rusted with minor dents near the tip. Made at Chatellerault Armoury in 1856.

This heavy bladed yataghan sword bayonet was first developed as the French Model 1840 and is longer and heavier in the blade with the crosspiece made of steel instead of brass. The Model 1842 was replaced by the Model 1866, the common Chassepot Model 1866 bayonet, which itself is a beautiful yataghan bayonet with a lighter blade. This specimen has grip painted black. Steel crossguard with quillon and cock’s comb above muzzle ring. There is a cursive “E” on the crossguard. Another “E” and a number located inside the mounting mortise on the back of the hilt. Date 1854 is stamped on the ricasso but no other markings on the back of the blade or elsewhere. Good condition, double fullered yataghan blade shows grey patina. No scabbard. Some of these bayonets were used in the US Civil war.

This heavy bladed yataghan sword bayonet was first developed as the French Model 1840 and is longer and heavier in the blade with the crosspiece made of steel instead of brass. The Model 1842 was replaced by the Model 1866, the common Chassepot Model 1866 bayonet, which itself is a beautiful yataghan bayonet with a lighter blade. This specimen is an original condition, very interesting 18th Century bayonet. Back of blade marked to Chatellerault arsenal, dated but year is not entirely legible. No scabbard.

French made Second Empire (1866 – 1870) Yataghan blade bayonet. Maker marked on spine Imperiale de Mutzig Arsenal, dated Feb. 1868. Missing spring catch. No scabbard. Nicely marked and blade in very good condition.

Very good condition Yataghan blade bayonet, unmarked on the back spine, probably contract or export version of the Model 1866. Ricasso proof marked. Very researchable. Comes with un-numbered steel scabbard in VG condition. Overall condition very good.

French Model 1886 Lebel bayonet with cruciform "epee" blade. WW One, brass handle without quillon. Complete with scabbard in good condition, no dents but a slight bend. Not numbered. This bayonet fit the French Model 1886 Lebel Infantry rifle and was used by the French in WWI and affectionately called "Rosalie" by the French troops after a popular (but bloodthirsty) song of the day by Theodore Botrell.

French Model 1886 Lebel bayonet with cruciform "epee" blade. WW One, brass handle without quillon. Complete with scabbard in very good condition, no dents. Not numbered. This bayonet fit the French Model 1886 Lebel Infantry rifle and was used by the French in WWI and affectionately called "Rosalie" by the French troops after a popular (but bloodthirsty) song of the day by Theodore Botrell.

French Model 1886 Lebel bayonet with cruciform "epee" blade. WW One, brass handle without quillon. Complete with scabbard in very good condition, no dents. Not numbered. This bayonet fit the French Model 1886 Lebel Infantry rifle and was used by the French in WWI and affectionately called "Rosalie" by the French troops after a popular (but bloodthirsty) song of the day by Theodore Botrell.

French Model 1886 Lebel bayonet with cruciform "epee" blade. WW One, brass handle without quillon circa 1916 production. Complete with scabbard in good condition, no dents. Not numbered. This bayonet fit the French Model 1886 Lebel Infantry rifle and was used by the French in WWI and affectionately called "Rosalie" by the French troops after a popular (but bloodthirsty) song of the day by Theodore Botrell.

French Model 1886 Lebel bayonet with cruciform "epee" blade. WW One, brass handle without quillon. Complete with scabbard in good condition. This bayonet fit the French Model 1886 Lebel Infantry rifle and was used by the French in WWI and affectionately called "Rosalie" by the French troops after a popular (but bloodthirsty) song of the day by Theodore Botrell. Overall showing significant pitting and corrosion on the exposed parts - muzzle ring, scabbard, but the blade is remarkably clean. Catch does not work. This bayonet has undoubtedly seen use and is properly called a battlefield pickup.

A Great War (WWI) pattern machete used by French colonial troops from Senegal. This specimen is marked with the maker name only, which indicates post WWI or even early WWII production. Very robust tool and fearsome weapon. Comes in a Canadian leather scabbard made by Robco Ltd of Montreal and dated 1942.

Original German 1871/84 bayonet. World War One battlefield pickup that has been cleaned up. Some marking visible on ricasso. This particular model bayonet fit the 1871 Mauser rifle as well as the 1888 Commission rifle. No scabbard has survived.

German WW1 butcher blade bayonet in good condition nicely marked on ricasso, pommel and back of blade. 1918 dated and double maker marked Herder and Mundlos. Blade in VG condition. All steel scabbard in VG condition.

German WW1 butcher blade bayonet in very good condition, nicely marked on ricasso, pommel and back of blade. Uncommon maker. Blade in VG condition. No scabbard.

Original VG condition German WWI butcher bayonet. Nicely marked. Manufactured by F. Herder, Solingen. Blade in VG condition. Scabbard shows some original blue remaining with some surface rust, no dents.

German WW1 butcher blade bayonet in very good condition, nicely marked on ricasso, pommel and back of blade. Uncommon maker. Blade in VG condition. No scabbard.

German WW1 butcher blade bayonet in very good condition, nicely marked on ricasso, pommel and back of blade, 1916 dated. Simson & Co. uncommon maker. Blade in VG condition. All steel scabbard in VG condition.