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TVV · 9th April 2018, 01:23 AM

Is the blade definitely French, with French markings on the spine? There were quite a few yataghan bladed bayonets in the second half of the 19th century, including on Martini-Henry rifles used by the Ottoman army.

Teodor

9th April 2018, 01:23 AM	#3
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,660	Is the blade definitely French, with French markings on the spine? There were quite a few yataghan bladed bayonets in the second half of the 19th century, including on Martini-Henry rifles used by the Ottoman army. Teodor