French Model 1874 Gras Bayonet (Tulle)
Availability: Out of stock
AUD$325.00
This Model 1874 bayonet was made by Mre d'Ormes de Tulle in 1884. The bayonet is in very good condition. The blade has minor staining to the original polished finish. The guard and pommel also show most of the original polish. The scabbard retains the majority of its blue with minor marks only. The bayonet and scabbard are not matching
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The Gras rifle, introduced in 1874, was a conversion of the Chassepot rifle in order to allow it to take a metallic cartridge. Introduced at the same time, the Gras bayonet was a departure from the design of the earlier Chassepot bayonet, having a epee style blade suitable only for thrusting.