In 1915 it was decreed that all future M1886 bayonets were to be made without the quillon. It replaced the 1866 Chassepot bayonet and was replaced itself by the 1886 Lebel bayonet. It is a repeating rifle that can hold eight rounds in its forestock tube magazine, one round in the transporter plus one round in the chamber. Lebel Bayonet Question. Current list of collectible bayonets from United States for sale to bayonet collectors.

767 1. This is an early M1886 1st pattern Lebel bayonet with a white metal hilt, quillon and a round press stud. Our short version has a cruciform blade length of 340mm instead of the earlier length of 521mm. 767 1. These press studs were changed to a flatter oval style in 1893. Official marks were stamped onto the Pattern 1907 bayonet's ricasso.On British manufactured bayonets the right side included an 'X' bend-test mark, a broad arrow government acceptance mark, and one or more Royal Small Arms Factory appointed inspector's marks, on the left side was the date of the bayonet's official inspection and the maker's name and the reigning monarch's crown and royal cypher, … This is an excellent original French Epee Lebel Short Bayonet & Scabbard for the Lebel Rifle. ... Janzens Notebook 228-1 This is very unusual. AFGHANISTAN: Converted Lee-Metford Bayonet and ammunition … £98 20 cm fullered blade. Some rare, some extremely so, but all are definitely very collectible. These bayonets were called Bagnetowy Wzor 1886/93 and were usually marked at the back of the pommel with following markings: Wz86/91 or Wz86/93. In good condition leather handle. I realize there are 3 different variations of it, each featuring either bakelite or wooden grips.

Grip stamped BELGIUM, indicating it was probabaly an export bayonet.

Hi, I was looking for information on the French Berthier bayonet; regarding the stamps/markings on the quillon/blade of the Saber Bayonet Model 1892.

Other side has British issue stamps. While the Lebel rifle revolutionized infantry weapons, the accompanying bayonet was more inline with earlier , more antiquated designs.The Épée-Baïonnette Modèle 1886 bayonet employed a unique cross-shaped blade (when viewed from the point) which lacked sharpened edges, employing a lengthy point that was designed to penetrate the thick and heavy wool and leather uniforms of the day. Companeros, I am interested in obtaining a 1886 lebel bayonet but need some help. This is a Chassepot bayonet made in Germany with a PDL marked blade. siquisiri siquisiri Sergeant; Members2; 30 posts #1; Posted 17 November , 2005 .

No markings. It has a Large S Below the "Star" looks like an A (Very top of A is covered by the Star) And a 6 by the rivet or screw for the locking device. Got this m4 imperial bayonet ab out 6 months ago. British issue marks £145 Blade stamped 1914 12 15.

The Gras was the last of the French sword type bayonets, being manufactured from 1874 until about 1885. ... Just below these proofing marks is a large number that tells you the month that particular barrel was second proofed. Blade is marked Tulle manufacture. The Lebel Model 1886 rifle (French: Fusil Modèle 1886 dit "Fusil Lebel") also known as the "Fusil Mle 1886 M93", after a bolt modification was added in 1893, is an 8 mm bolt action infantry rifle that entered service in the French Army in 1887. Current list of collectible bayonets from France for sale to bayonet collectors. Some earlier bayonets were also retrospectively modified by having the quillon removed. SOLD 20 cm fullered blade. 1886lebel. (all I know) I bought a huge collection from him, mostly battlefield pickup stuff according to him, (I was 14 years old) because he was going to China as a missionary. ... Art modification of a French Lebel w/s.

Some rare, some extremely so, but all are definitely very collectible.