Lot of 4 French Bayonets Including: M1866, M1874, M1886, and M1892

1.) French Model 1866 Chassepot ...

Lot of 4 French Bayonets Including: M1866, M1874, M1886, and M1892

1.) French Model 1866 Chassepot Bayonet by St. Etienne - SN: S83967. 22.625" semi-Yataghan blade, 27.325" in overall length. Dated 1870 on spine. Iron guard with hooked quillon, brass hilt steel scabbard numbered to a different bayonet.

2.) French Model 1874 Gras Rifle Bayonet by L Deny - SN: 91893. 20.5" tapered blade with T-shaped spine, 25.5" overall. Dated 1878 on the spine. Iron guard with hooked quillon, wood and brass hilt. Steel scabbard with matching serial number.

3.) French Model 1886 Lebel Bayonet - SN: 30435. 20.325" cruciform blade. Hooked quillon, aluminum grip. No scabbard present.

4.) French Model 1892 Berthier Rifle Bayonet - SN: 87910. 15.325" fullered blued blade, 20.125" overall. Shortened quillon on guard, two piece wood grips. Steel scabbard with matching number.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition
1.) Very good. Blade partly bright with some oxidation, hilt golden. Markings clear. Scabbard moderately oxidized.2.) Very good. Blade partly bright with some oxidation, hilt golden. Markings clear. Scabbard with some blue remaining.3.) Good. Blade moderately oxidized and discolored with some scattered surface roughness.4.) Very good as arsenal refurbished with most of the applied blue finish. Grips with moderate wear. Scabbard with wear and loss, showing added finish.