Chassepot Bayonet.........

[Walkwolf]

Had a great day at the local gunshow this morning
where I bought this nice French bayonet for a
reasonable amount. Loaded with markings,
but unfortunately no scabbard.

I've always thought these a beautifully
designed bayonet.........

[Alex W]

I also love the look of them and they are still fairly cheap to obtain. I can't imagine it would have been comfortable holding the rifle with it attached

[Jim P]

Who doesn't love a yatagahn bladed bayonet? I love em, can't walk by one without picking it up and usually take it home.
Nice 1866,

Jim

[Wagriff]

Yatagahn's are absolutely Evil looking bayo's! Nice pickup!

[Spitace41]

I also love the look of them and they are still fairly cheap to obtain. I can't imagine it would have been comfortable holding the rifle with it attached

I have a Chassepot rifle (not in very good condition) and with the bayonet attached, it really is something to behold. Wouldn't fancy fighting in a built up area with one though. I guess if all else failed you could have thrown it like a spear.

[Alex W]

I have a Chassepot rifle (not in very good condition) and with the bayonet attached, it really is something to behold. Wouldn't fancy fighting in a built up area with one though. I guess if all else failed you could have thrown it like a spear.

House clearing drills would be fun...not. I'd love to see a photo of the bayonet fixed to the rifle if you have one handy

[Spitace41]

I have the bayo with me, but alas the rifle is at my parents so I don't unfortunately

[lebus12]

Made in Tules Arsenal, closed in 1991. Tulles is one city where the Das Reich killed civils.

[battle gear]

they were designed so they would be long enough to take a man down on horseback back during the days of horse cavalry

I have several Yataghan style bayonets in my collection, the TURK M1874 sword bayonet is my favorite , the blade is extra thick and heavy

[Wagriff]

A do it yourself Lance....