Springfield Armory Museum - Collection Record
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Title: | BAYONET - FRENCH BAYONET MODEL 1886 LEBEL SN# M61914 |
Maker/Manufacturer: | |
Date of Manufacture: | c 1890 |
Eminent Figure: | |
Catalog Number: | SPAR 7450 |
Measurements: | OL: 64.1CM 25 1/4" BL: 52CM 20 1/2" |
Object Description:
FRENCH BAYONET MODEL 1886 LEBEL SN# M61914
Manufactured in France - Epee type. Equipped with hooked quillon and a sibler alloy handle. Guide slot along the back of the hilt. Circular knurled press stud. Bright blade. Blued scabbard. Complete with 21" metal scabbard and frog. Rust on guard. Leather dry.
Markings:
Guard: M 61914. Proofs.
See, BW, Vol. II, #240 & Janzen, pg. 71.
References:
Janzen, Jerry L. BAYONETS: FROM JANZEN'S NOTEBOOK. Cedar Ridge Publications. Broken Arrow, Ok. 1987.