Original German Reissued French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by Mutzig Arsenal with Modified Scabbard - dated 1868 War of 1812 which rusted out

which rusted out

It is stamped under the grip plates with what looks to be serial number 318

The barrel was converted using the somewhat primitive "cone in barrel" method

Size 64 shells are harder to find and are therefore more valuable to a collector

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

Original German Reissued French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by Mutzig Arsenal with Modified Scabbard - dated 1868 War of 1812 which rusted outOriginal 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