Gun Collectors Dream Auction #69 Weapons of War!
Lot 134:
T-back sword bayonet for use on the 11 mm. M1874 Gras rifle. The M1874 was a conversion of the M1866 Chassepot design, that enabled use of the 11.15 x 59 mm. centerfire cartridge. The M1874 rifle is referred to as the Gras, after the French Army officer who developed the conversion, Colonel Basile Gras. M1874 bayonets were produced at the French state arms plants: Also by French government contractors: ?L. Deny, Paris- The blade of this Bayonet is marked L. Deny, Paris 1881 serial number on the bayonet matches the number on the scabbard, the overall length of the bayonet is approx 25.5" in length, the blade is approx 20.5" please refer to pictures when bidding this lot and make your own determination.
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