An interesting and rare French Chassepot m1866 Bayonet, that was made under contract by a German maker, just prior to the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. The Kaiser was reportedly asked if it was wise to supply bayonets to the French, to which he responded: "why not? We'll get them back quite soon." The bayonet dates from around 1868 and has the 'Kings Head' maker's mark for Weyersberg of Solingen. After the 1870-1871 War, the majority of these bayonets were returned to Germany as reparations. Measures 27.5" Ships from Palm Beach, Fl.

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27.5 in