They made great hunting swords too! Found a French 1866 scabbard for one, fits perfectly. The UK concurrently, or at least overlapping-ly, also used a yat bladed bayonet. the advantage being the spine of the bayonet attached to its rifle was further off the bore axis, allowing for easier and safer reloading. It also stayed out of tye sight picture more for longer range shots, and made a very handy sidearm in its own right for close combat, as inside buildings or fortifications.
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