Original French WWI Lebel M.1886/93/07 Brass Handle Cruciform Épée Bayonet with Scabbard
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original French Model 1886/93/07 Lebel bayonet, commonly known to collectors as the “Rosalie,” complete with its steel scabbard. The M1886 family became one of the defining French bayonet patterns of WWI and remained in service for many years afterward, including with colonial and reserve formations.
The bayonet design underwent many revisions during service history. The very first model is identified by a brass grip with a very small steel tang rod shown on the pommel of the bayonet. This was swiftly replaced with a Nickel-gripped version,and several other versions followed in 1893 and 1907, removing the "hook quillon".
This example still retains its 20 1/2 inch long blade, with an overall length of 25 1/4 inches. For more information please see Watts & White The Bayonet Book, page 96, item 209.
The bayonet and scabbard are both marked with various proofs and maker marks, which we are unfortunately unable to identify. The serial numbers do not appear to be matched, with 56586 on the crossguard and no number on the scabbard. The condition is overall very good. We do not see any major wear or damage to the bayonet or scabbard.
The combination of the brass grip, full 20 ½-inch cruciform blade, surviving inspection markings, numbered crossguard, complete scabbard, and very good overall condition makes this a strong representative example of the French M1886/93/07 bayonet family. Its intact full-length configuration preserves the distinctive proportions that made the “Rosalie” one of the most recognizable French edged weapons of WWI.
Specifications:
Blade length: 20 1/2”
Blade style: Cruciform "Épée"
Overall length: 25 1/4”
Crossguard: 3 1/8 “
Scabbard length: 21”
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