Original German Captured French M1842 Saber Bayonet Reissued in Regimentally Marked Ersatz Scabbard Scottish Militaria In really nice matured shape

In really nice matured shape this is ready to display

the usual markings seen on swords from this maker

still under the command of Major General Allen

Import marked

There is the tiniest deformation to the very tip

Original German Captured French M1842 Saber Bayonet Reissued in Regimentally Marked Ersatz Scabbard Scottish Militaria In really nice matured shapeOriginal item: One of a Kind. Here is a very interesting French M 1842 brass hilted Saber bayonet, captured by the Prussians in the Franco Prussian War of 1871 and pressed into German service thereafter. These bayonets were originally for a . 71 caliber M1829 46 Mousqueton de Artillerie (Artillery Carbine), and continued in French service for decades afterwards, with the last issued gun being the M1859 Mini Carbine (Mini Rifle). The bayonet is in fine