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Title Lebel bayonet, model 1886
Nationality French
Period c 1886-1916
Sold

Slightly battered example, hence the price. Non-matching numbers to scabbard and hilt, but retains its full length blade, though this has now got a certain serpentine look to it! This was the celebrated French bayonet for their first magazine loading smokeless rifle, which was used throughout both wars.



If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Bayonets : French : 19th Century]

testimonials

Buckles have arrived. They are very beautiful! I'm glad and satisfied. Thank you for your quick and accurate business and all the best for the future.

C K, Finland, 07.05.2014

Found the item a little on the expensive side and a bit disappointed that you were unwilling to bend a bit on the price of the Officer's Tunic Eagle (half the fun of buying, after all, is the haggling), but impressed by the speed of delivery and the quality of the item. Was well worth it in the long run...

G F, UK, 30.08.2005

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