French Model 1874 "Gras" Sword Bayonet

The French Model 1886 bayonet was developed for use with the Model 1886 rifle (see FIR 7986). It featured a distinctive 52cm cruciform shaped blade. This version is of a type produced during the First World War, from 1915 onwards. The orginal alloy hilt was replaced by one made of brass in this model.