Prices where quoted are those that i have seen for sale and indicate an average price and are only for out of print books and reflects top price for books in almost mint condition. French m1866 chassepot bayonet with scabbard bayonet. Luneschloss and cross guard stamped with imperial german regimental markings 88. Unfollow french bayonet to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This design feature was quite popular in the late 19th century, when the bayonet was considered a form of fencing. Manufactured from 1866 until some time after the introduction of the 1874 gras, the blade remained in service until around 1900 in ceremonial usage. Lightly pitted, wood lightly damaged by worm holes. At the close of the francoprussian war of 1870 the prussians seized large quantities of chassepots. Very similar to the french 1866 chassepot bayonet except that this piece has a more rounded pommel and the leaf spring is secured by a screw versus a rivet. The following information on the model 73 comes from chapter 5 of mauser rifles and pistols by w. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. In the following year it made its first appearance on the battlefield at mentana on 3 november 1867, where it inflicted severe losses upon giuseppe. Designed to fit the g98 rifle the bayonet has a very distinctive handle shape.
He was working on a book about the m1866 chassepot bayonet which. Bayonet m4 with plastic grips by turner manufacturing tmn. French military rifles, 1866 2016 is a reference guide for historians, shooters, and arms collectors alike, detailing the progression of french military rifles from the first papercartridge chassepot rifles in 1866 through the famas the last military rifle to be made in france. Damascus blade damascus knife knife stand tactical pocket knife beil best pocket knife leather books knives and swords damascus. The 1873 model is really a converted french chassepot. This is a musthave resource for anyone interested in french arms, or who collects them. From the 17th century to world war i, it was considered the primary weapon for infantry attacks. One of the cool things about the french chassepot bayonet is the markings in script on the spine. You are viewing an antique circa 1878 piece of french military history, this is a french m1874 gras sword bayonet with hooked quillon with extremely rare matching number scabbard. Headstamp publishing is raising funds for chassepot to famas. Today, it is considered an ancillary weapon or a weapon of last resort. The chassepot was named after its inventor, antoine alphonse chassepot 18331905, who, from the mid1850s onwards, had constructed various experimental forms of breechloaders.
Bayo 96 bayo 96 this is a nice example of the french model 1866 chassepot sword bayonet see bayonets from janzens notebook page 69 item 1. The history of the french bayonet kindle edition by. Please tell me if you see the same, more or less than i do. Please check out my bayonets, edged weapons, miscellaneous militaria i. The first edition of steve jacksons the history of the french bayonet is an introductory work on the fascinating world of the musket and rifle mounted military knives that were used by the french military from 1650 to the present day. French francoprussian war m1866 chassepot bayonet, 1868 date. I have been told that this also fits on the m1874 gras, although this example will not mount to the gras in my collection this example was made in 1867 by the french state arsenal, manufacture darmes tulle, using a blade made by the firm of gustave felix in germany. This regiment was never mentioned there in any historical book. Vikings, guns, bow, history, trendy tree, the vikings. The internet has really empowered collectors, by placing so much information and collaboration with other collectors at our fingertips. Get the best deals on yataghan bayonet when you shop the largest online selection at. When parrying the enemys thrust, the soldier was to use his own bayonet to deflect. Enjoyed the recent thread about the oldest bayonet, so i thought id take it a step further.
Marked with inspection marking and 1869 date on the blade ricasso with matching serial number 3764 on the crossguard and scabbard top fitting. The book is published in the uk, and runs 145 pages softcover but in color. I am pleased to have it and especially so knowing something about its origin. Despite its effectiveness, a bayonet charge did not necessarily cause substantial casualties through the use of the weapon itself. This book is the first englishlanguage work to comprehensively cover the subject, and includes all major models of french rifles. Orijinal french model 1866 chassepot yataghan sword bayonet. The chassepot was named after its inventor, antoine alphonse chassepot 18331905, who, from 1857 onwards, had constructed various experimental forms of breechloaders, and the rifle which became the french service weapon in 1866. Originally, the bayonet was created so hunters could face wounded animals. The history of the chassepot is somewhat confused due to three changes in the markings applied to the bayonet as production started in the 2nd empire period, continued through.
So, your bayonet was marked after being inspected and approved for use in 1879, but before the change in marking came about, in 1909 if i remember rightly on holiday sitting in a bar. Traces bayonets from the plug bayonet, through the regulation socket bayonets which saw service in north america. See pages 161 and 166 in an illustrated history of bayonets by martin j. The following are the books in my library, the comments on the book are mine and reflect my opinions based on the book itself and discussions with other collectors. Your german bayonet is a nice one does it fit all the way into the scabbard or has the scabbard shrunk. Ill start the ball rolling with mine, which is a jacob rifle bayonet, complete with leathercovered wooden scabbard. The bayonet charge was a common tactic used during the napoleonic wars. The model 1866 chassepot was frances first military cartridgefiring rifle. Bayonet trader bayonet trader bayonets and other edged. Customers who have an established successful buying history with milestone auctions may be exempt from this. French military rifles, 1866 2016 is a reference guide for. A guide for collectors, including notes on makers, markings, finishes, variations, scabbards, and production data. Original french model 1866 chassepot bayonet bayonets at.
For sale is a french gras rifle bayonet, dated 1874. The chassepot, officially known as fusil modele 1866, was a bolt action military breechloading rifle, famous as the arm of the french forces in the francoprussian war of 18701871. Antique m1874 french gras sword bayonet rare matching. French model 1866 chassepot sword bayonet with brass grip.
I bought a chassepot at an auction and would like to get help with some of the markings. Mauser rifles and pistols is also available to purchase in print. I specialize in imperial german bayonets but i am always interested in any rare or unusual bayonet from around the world. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. M1866 french chassepot bayonet with german contract blade marked pdl peter d. New listing french model 1866 chassepot yataghan sword bayonet with scabbard. The third model, using a similar system as the prussian dreyse needle gun, became the french service weapon in 1866. While there are a few other books in english on french rifles, none is even remotely close to the scope of mine. It replaced an assortment of minie muzzleloading rifles many of which were converted in 1864 to breech loading. The chassepot, officially known as fusil modele 1866, was a bolt action military breechloading. Bayonets for sale at online auction rare memorabilia. Bayo 151 bayo 151 this is a nice example of the french model 1866 chassepot sword bayonet see pages 84 and 92 plate 195 of.
It was manufactured to fit the french model 1874 gras infantry rifle, basically a refinement of the model 1866 chassepot infantry rifle. The french model was designed to fit on the french model 1866 chassepot rifled infantry musket the musket was revolutionary in itself. The chassepot or how for once the french soldier got a. This book is the first englishlanguage work to comprehensively cover the subject, and. The french chassepot pronounced shawsspoe rifle is an interesting step in the. Knivesswords military bayonets for sale and auction. These stampings indicated capturedsurrendered at francoprussian war and reissued to the 88th imperial regiment. Christian merys website states that x prefix bayonets were made during. Yesterdays weapons forums view topic chassepot markings. How to research bayonet history and examples of how pieces in my collection have come to life through research. See more ideas about military knives, world war one and world war. It covers military rifle designed and built in france, and has 10 chapters comprising more than 530 pages. The bayonet is carried in its correct steel scabbard with frog stud and thin in the correct italian leather frog.
The history of the french bayonet kindle edition by jackson, steve. Soon after the advent of the musket, bayonets developed to assist hunters and armies. This bayonet was the last of the french swordtype bayonets. The first two models of the chassepot still used percussion cap ignition. In military situations, the bayonet was needed because rifles at the time were inaccurate and required a lot of time to reload. This is the most widely copied of all the sword bayonets. French model 1866 chassepot yataghan sword bayonet united states, egypt, belgium, and argentina bayonetsfren1866.
Deactivated rifle with a hole drilled in the barrel under the band. Feb, 2014 all items are referenced in books to be as accurate as possible. A great improvement to existing military rifles in 1866, the chassepot marked the commencement of the era of modern bolt action, breechloading military rifles. My goal with this book was to create a reference guide that would allow someone to identify any french military rifle they would encounter, be it in museums, gun shows, auction, and collections. A french chassepot infantry rifle m 1866, calibre 11 mm chassepot, serial number b49536, stamped chatellerault mle 1866, made in 1868. The bayonet offered another fighting option for the soldier.
Chassepot bayonet,german conversions arms and other. Eb1 the famous crank handle bayonet, one of the few ersatz bayonets for which a maker can be attributed as the makers mark is clearly marked on every blade. Despite the french defeat in the francoprussian war, the chassepot was a standout piece of technology, offering substantially higher velocity and longer effective range than the dreyse rifles. It used a selfcontained paper cartridge on the same basic principle as the prussian 1841 dreyse rifle, but was a. Bayonet identification identify bayonets and related. French model 1866 chassepot bayonet collectors weekly.
German unit bayonet markings page 11 arms and other. Many countries including the united states, egypt, belgium, and argentina have manufactured or used very similar bayonets. French m1866 bayonet that was made using a german blade, used by. Despite the fact that the french needle fire chassepot rifle was far superior to the needle fire prussian dreyse rifle, the french took a swift and decisive beating in the war of 187071. This is where i get the most enjoyment out of collecting. In fairness to the french, the defeat was due to napoleon iiis foolhardiness in allowing himself. French model 1866 chassepot yataghan sword bayonet. Mar 14, 2014 french m1866 chassepot bayonet with scabbard. Knivesswords military bayonets local deals, national for.
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