As you know, President Trump has decided that all USA citizens must pay import taxes on any items bought from overseas. He has withdrawn the $800 pre-tax allowance on imports and has also cancelled the exemption for antiques.
The amount of import tax payable is dependent on the country of manufacture of the item, NOT where it was bought/imported from.
For example,
The tariff on UK made items is 10% of the total amount, including the shipping fee.
On items manufactured in mainland Europe, the tariff is 15%.
Some countries incur a much higher percentage.
President Trump has insisted that these fees be paid BEFORE the item is imported, or the parcel will be refused entry into the US.
This basically means that Bygone Blades has to collect the US import tax from you and submit it to the carrier, who in turn pay the US customs.
After you have made your purchase, you will receive a separate invoice for the new import tax specific to the item purchased. This will need to be paid before your purchase is shipped.
French Model 1874 Gras Rifle Bayonet. St Etienne 1876. #2101026
This is a great early production French M1874 Gras epee bayonet with matching scabbard.
The Gras bayonet was the last of the French sword bayonets. It was manufactured to fit the French Model 1874 Gras Infantry Rifle that was produced until 1885.
The 524mm “T” section epee blade is in excellent condition and is engraved on the spine with the St Etienne armoury name and the production date of 1876. The ricasso is stamped with two French inspection poincon.
The solid brass pommel has a press-stud and external spring locking mechanism that works perfectly. The wooden grip scales are in good condition. The steel crosspiece retains its original blueing and is marked with italicised initials and the number “6118.” The "blade-breaker" quillon is marked with four inspection and acceptance poincon. The front of the crosspiece bears additional poincon, letters and numeral stamps.
The rolled steel scabbard retains its blueing and is in excellent condition. The scabbard bears a matching serial number “6118” and inspection stamps. The ball finial at the foot of the scabbard bears three inspection stamps and the numeral 3.
This is an excellent, original and nicely marked example of an early production Gras bayonet.
£155.00
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