{"product_id":"original-french-m1874-gras-bayonet-by-darmes-de-chatellerault-with-scabbard-dated-1879-matching-serial-numbers","title":"Original French M1874 Gras Bayonet by d'Armes de Châtellerault with Scabbard- Dated 1879 - Matching Serial Numbers","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice early example of the long bladed bayonet for the French Fusil Modèle 1874 \"Gras\" Rifle, first developed as a cartridge conversion of their Chassepot Fusil modèle 1866 Needle Fire Rifle. The attachment dimensions were the same as the Chassepot, so the original \"Yataghan\" saber bayonets also fit, but the more modern straight design with the reinforced spine had superior penetrating power against any type of armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese were very often cut down or altered later on in their service life, though this one was not. The T-shaped spine of the bayonet is marked Paris Oudry 1879, indicating original Manufacture at the arsenal Paris Oudry in 1879. This is one of the scarcest makers of this bayonet. This example has matching serial number 31593 on both the bayonet and scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in great condition, with some evidence of past oxidation. The wood of the handle is nicely worn, and the brass pommel has a yellow green patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good example of a hard to find bayonet, slightly shortened and ready to add to your French edged weapon collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 20 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: T-shaped\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 25\"\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 4”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 23\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42089996058693,"sku":"ONSV24SLN010","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24SLN010__02.jpg?v=1729560398","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-french-m1874-gras-bayonet-by-darmes-de-chatellerault-with-scabbard-dated-1879-matching-serial-numbers","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}