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219 - 19th Cent. French Model 1874 "Gras" Bayonet with Scabbard 1874-1875, France Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne, France, 1875. Marking(s); notes: Blade spine engraved "Mre d'Armes de St-Etienne 7bre 1875," indicating manufacture in September 1875. Two circular arsenal inspection stamps (poinçons) near the blade's hilt. Materials: Forged steel, iron, brass, and walnut wood. Cataloger Note: Antique French Model 1874 Gras rifle bayonet manufactured at the Saint-Étienne arsenal in 1875. Featuring a distinctive T-backed steel blade, hooked quillon crossguard, walnut grip scales, and brass pommel. Accompanied by its original-style iron scabbard. Overall L 27.25" x L (sword) 25.5" x L (scabbard) 21.25" x W (blade) 1" x W (hand guard) 4" x W (scabbard) 1.25" x L (blade only) 20.5" Substantial heavy oxidation, active surface rust, and deep pitting across the scabbard, crossguard, and ricasso, alongside weathering on the wooden grips. It remains in an uncleaned, authentic field-found state. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
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19th Cent. French Model 1874 "Gras" Bayonet with Scabbard 1874-1875, France Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne, France, 1875. Marking(s); notes: Blade spine engraved "Mre d'Armes de St-Etienne 7bre 1875," indicating manufacture in September 1875. Two circular arsenal inspection stamps (poinçons) near the blade's hilt. Materials: Forged steel, iron, brass, and walnut wood. Cataloger Note: Antique French Model 1874 Gras rifle bayonet manufactured at the Saint-Étienne arsenal in 1875. Featuring a distinctive T-backed steel blade, hooked quillon crossguard, walnut grip scales, and brass pommel. Accompanied by its original-style iron scabbard. Overall L 27.25" x L (sword) 25.5" x L (scabbard) 21.25" x W (blade) 1" x W (hand guard) 4" x W (scabbard) 1.25" x L (blade only) 20.5" Substantial heavy oxidation, active surface rust, and deep pitting across the scabbard, crossguard, and ricasso, alongside weathering on the wooden grips. It remains in an uncleaned, authentic field-found state. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
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