French M1866 Chassepot Bayonet by Kirschbaum & Bremshey

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German made French Chaseepot Bayonet French M1866 Chassepot Bayonet by Kirschbaum & Bremshey #2
The stamps on this bayonet show that it was made in Germany by Kirschbaum & Bremshey, probably for the Egyptian army however it was diverted to France, presumably for the Franco-Prussian War of 1870.

The 57.5cm yataghan blade shows pitting and age related tarnish and is marked on the ricasso with Kirschbaum & Bremsheys’ Knight Head stamp and various inspection marks. The steel cross piece is stamped with the serial number K982290 which is stamped over the original serial number beginning with “F” and ending with “6.” The blade-breaker quillon also bears a number of stamps.

The ribbed brass handle is sound and the spring mechanism works well.

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