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I got this rather interesting bayonet today. I had been after it for some time. Not particularly cheap at around 60 portions but looking at a bigger picture of collecting this type of artifact I am think perhaps it was a very good buy
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Close up.
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with this other item with a tusk or tooth handle.
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A blow gun bayonet ?
![]() Seriously though, incredibly unique Tim! I like the rugged mechanical look of the elements. Gotta hit the books! All the best, Jim |
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I could see it fitting on the stick thing on this muzzleloading 1866-74 model. I really know nothing of guns. Would make the rod a little heavy but not completely unwieldy.
http://www.militaryrifles.com/France/Gras.htm |
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looks like a local copy of the french lebel spike bayonet, no. africa?
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Lebel copy allright Kronckew.
This rifle was used by the French Foreign Legion, right ? So North Africa makes all sense ... Fernando |
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