Original German Reissued French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by Mutzig Arsenal with Modified Scabbard - dated 1868 War of 1812 Also included is a newspaper

Also included is a newspaper tribute to Test Pilot Scott Crossfield following his death in an airplane crash at age 84

1950) *Netherlands Orange Lanyard (319th Glider Field Artillery Battalion cited

The sight was then changed out for a M1896 sight

with only a bit of wear and staining from the decades they were in storage

it appears to be a simply blow back action that would blow itself apart on the first live round)

Original German Reissued French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by Mutzig Arsenal with Modified Scabbard - dated 1868 War of 1812 Also included is a newspaperOriginal 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. It also has lived an interesting live, as this 1868 dated