Original German Reissued French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by Mutzig Arsenal with Modified Scabbard - dated 1868 War of 1812 It is stamped under the

It is stamped under the grip plates with what looks to be serial number 318

while others were lost crossing an unreported British minefield

The sight was then changed out for a M1896 sight

it appears to be a simply blow back action that would blow itself apart on the first live round)

which rusted out

Original German Reissued French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by Mutzig Arsenal with Modified Scabbard - dated 1868 War of 1812 It is stamped under theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the long "yataghan" saber bladed bayonet for the French Fusil Modle 1874 "Gras" Rifle, Fusil modle 1866 "Chassepot" Needle Fire rifle. These were very often cut down or altered later on in their service life, but this example still has the original full length 22 3 4 inch long blade, with an overall length of 27 1 2 inches. It also has lived an interesting live, as this 1868 dated