French Chassepot Sword Bayonet A&A Its combination of exceptional mobility

Its combination of exceptional mobility – being light enough to be carried by one man – and high rate of fire (of up to 900 rounds per minute) was unmatched

the design proved to be rather complex for mass production

The versatile MG 34 was chambered for the full-power 7

The Enfield 1858 was later used in the Boshin War and in Satsuma

Post war Dispatch riders helmet liner

French Chassepot Sword Bayonet A&A Its combination of exceptional mobilityModel 1866 Chassepot yataghan style sword bayonet and scabbard. Hand forged at ST Etienne on the 7th Oct 1872, as per inscription on the blade. Note Makers hallmarks on hilt and matching serial numbers on both bayonet and scabbard.