Original U.S. Naval M-1870 Brass Hilted Bayonet- Yataghan Russian/Soviet Militaria Don't forget- poor quality reproductions

Don't forget- poor quality reproductions cost more

Blade length is approximately 26" and overall length 36"

Original Item: Just found a few in the back of the warehouse

Early M-36s were made with fragile leather linings

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Original U.S. Naval M-1870 Brass Hilted Bayonet- Yataghan Russian/Soviet Militaria Don't forget- poor quality reproductionsHalf Original Item: See "The American Bayonet 1776 1964" by Albert N. Hardin Jr., page 101, top illustration: U. S. Navy Rifle, Model 1870, a Remington Rolling Block Rifle, breechloader, was first fitted with a "yataghan" or (yatagan) down sloping blade, a hang over from the muzzle loading design, together with a solid Bass hilt and cross guard with cast Crossed Cannons and Anchor Naval design. This was almost immediately replaced by the straight