French Chassepot Bayonet - Engraved Blade

A French Chassepot 1866 bayonet with engraved blade edge. The bayonet was designed for the Fusile Modele 1866 rifle. 23-inch fullered yataghan blade in super unblemished condition. Blade edge engraved "16th Infantry de Regiment Etienne, April 1868". Blade is stamped with a letter B and a proof mark. L8413 stamped on on quillion. Brass hilt. Steel scabbard which is stamped with serial 79928

Code: 14710