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Colin F.
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 Posted: Mon 09 Mar, 2009 11:48 am Post subject: French Bayonet 1878 |
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Does anybody know anything about this pattern of French bayonet. It belongs to someone at work and they wish to know more about it. Model, make and possible value. The usual. Thanks in advance.
Both the bayonet and the scabbard have the same number 99646.
Melchett - "In short, a German spy is giving away every one of our battle plans."
Cpt. Darling - "You look surprised, Blackadder."
Edmund - "I cerainly am, sir. I didn't realise we had any battle plans."
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Vincent Le Chevalier
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| Posted: Mon 09 Mar, 2009 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Colin!
This seems to be the French Model 1874 "Gras" Sword Bayonet as described on this page:
http://arms2armor.com/Bayonets/fren1874.htm
As written on the blade this particular example was manufactured in the French city of Tulle in July 1878 ("Mre d'Armes de Tulle Juillet 1878", Mre stands for manufacture).
Searching on the web for this model should bring some more information about value... First price I've found was $185 here.
Regards,
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Vincent
Ensis Sub Caelo
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Colin F.
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| Posted: Mon 09 Mar, 2009 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Vincent. Once I got the model number it was quite easy getting info. Thanks for the translation!
Colin
Melchett - "In short, a German spy is giving away every one of our battle plans."
Cpt. Darling - "You look surprised, Blackadder."
Edmund - "I cerainly am, sir. I didn't realise we had any battle plans."
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