Help me identify this bayonet please

[Nervousrex]

Hi,


Can anyone help me with any of the markings on this 1866 chassepot bayonet?

[SRB]

French Gras Yataghan M1866 bayonet, u need photo what say on top of blade...

[Nervousrex]

Hi,

Unfortunately there is nothing on top of the blade, I have photoed all the markings. I read somewhere that the Germans removed the incriptions from some of these that they took from the frwnch and then reused them, but I was wondering if anyone could tell me what any of the remaining markings mean?

[SRB]

as far as i know that is only proof markings and i guess its Saint-Etienne arsenal.......
but some one who know beter tell you.

[AndyB]

To me it looks like Chassepot M1866 bayonet, b.r.Andy

[Sleepwalker]

yes, a french Mle 1866 Chassepot Sabre-Baïonnette

[Paratrooper]

French 1866 Chassepot. What is the Arsenal mark on it?

[bichon]

Hello
"R" for Tulle
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cordially
Didier