Original French M1874 Gras Bayonet by Steyr Werndl Dated 1879 with Scabbard - Colonial Anchor Markings Martini-Henry Rifles The bottom cap is removable

The bottom cap is removable and the pull string can still be seen deep inside

The watch crystal is a modern plastic replacement made to original specifications

swas on a textured circular central field

The "P" guard has raised laurel leaves and berries

27 Aug 1918

Original French M1874 Gras Bayonet by Steyr Werndl Dated 1879 with Scabbard - Colonial Anchor Markings Martini-Henry Rifles The bottom cap is removableOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice early example of the long bladed bayonet for the French Fusil Modle 1874 "Gras" Rifle, first developed as a cartridge conversion of their Chassepot Fusil modle 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