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Pre 1893 Variant M1886 French Lebel Epee Bayonet & Scabbard - $190 (Niskayuna Starbucks)
make / manufacturer:
Manufacture d'Armes de Tulle
model name / number:
M1886
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For Use with the Lebel Rifle
Nicknamed 'Rosalie' by the French Infantry
Matching #'s: 277
Manufactured between 1886 and 1893
Produced by Manufacture d'Armes de Tulle with their renowned Cruciform Blade
Original Design:
Circular Press Button Release Catch (after 1893 the release catch button's shape changed)
Full Length Blade
Hooked Quillon
Fixed Silver Alloy Grip (German Nickel Silver, aka Maillechort)
Overall Length: 635 mm
Blade Length: 515 mm
Blade Width (At Guard): 13 mm
Overall Length of Scabbard: 535 mm
Makers Stamps:
For Manufacture d'Armes de Tulle
"277"
Quality Control and Military Acceptance Marks
Excellent Original Condition for both the bayonet and scabbard (please see the photos)