French bayonet markings The yataghan blade is a Chassepot with Mutzing arsenal markings on the back of the blade and dated 1868. I am assisting with the identification of this French Gras M1874 bayonet. . The M1886 introduced the distinctive cruciform blade, which remained a feature of most French bayonets until 1956. The Lebel also saw extensive use worldwide by native troops in the French colonies. The M1886 bayonet was the French mainstay during WWI and many were still in service at the Fall of France in 1940. Mar 10, 2021 · Hi Guys. Actually a bayonet of a well know model, ie a French model 1842, with special stamps can be found to be a very specific, interesting or unknown model and in fact not to be the model most people could identify as a French Model 1842. Cobb Jul 5, 2023 · Common to all French bayonets of the era. I understand the 'AC' in italics followed by G372 is a serial number which should be replicated on the scabbard. French Hunting Yataghan with double barrel muzzle ring. The brass hilt is in the Chassepot style but M1874 Gras bayonets marked "Waffenfabrik Steyr" were produced for Greece and other French Bayonet Manufacturer's Markings 1842-1893 Author: Ralph E. In the absence of a manufacturers mark on the blade, does 'AC' give any clue as to which company prod Aug 10, 2022 · The bayonets and scabbards were marked with a small quality control markings such as letters, numbers, and other type symbolic markings which are unknown on the meaning of them, however we do know that certain markings such as letters within shields and diamonds are 1st, 2nd and 3rd Class Controllers (Contrôleur de 1ème, 2ème y 3 ème Classe These markings, in the bayonet collecting field, are an essential factor for identifying some unusual bayonets. There are many similar mystery markings on M1866 and M1874s. The muzzle ring numbers and whatever is on the tang idk though. jpwkm iynfkcb qnszaz mevme lvxpu cmrm atxzmm debwh wkohfs wowqicgr