M1874 French Gras sword Bayonet - St. Etienne 1877

In a good but used condition a French M1874 gras sword bayonet.

Cross-guard numbered but unreadable, it has however an anker which places it in use by the French Navy. The brass fittings and blade are in perfect condition. The blade had some acceptance stamps

On the back of the blade it is engraved with "Manufacture d'Armes de St. Etienne May 1877"

Blade length 52.4 cm
Overall length 64.5 cm

Code: 51774