Original French Chassepot Saber Bayonet dated 1868 - German Capture Reissued Sharps Rifle It is in nice sleepy

It is in nice sleepy condition but has a wood repair to the butt that probably dates back to the time of its service

A variant of the original M1918 BAR

the cylinder lock up is tight

your Dad was proud of me and he sure built me up

• Norm Enger

Original French Chassepot Saber Bayonet dated 1868 - German Capture Reissued Sharps Rifle It is in nice sleepyOriginal Item: One Only. A most interesting French bayonet, originally made in 1868, which saw service during the Franco Prussian war. It was captured by the Prussia, and then reissued to reserve troops during WW1 under the German Empire. The yataghan blade is engraved with the maker on the spine: Mre. IMPale. DE MUTZIG, FEVRIERE 1868 (Manufactured at the Imperial Arsenal at Mutzig in 1868) The bayonet has a 23" blade with an overall length of 28".