Lot of 5 Bayonets Including: French, British, German

1.) 22.75" blade length. 28.125" overall with scabbard and hilt. Single edged Yatagan style bayonet with brass hilt and blued metal scabbard. Spine is marked Tulle Novembre 1873, indicating it to be a Model 1866 Chassepot bayonet. Serial numbers to scabbard and bayonet do not match.

2.) 20.5" blade length. 25.125" with blade and hilt. Cruciform spike bayonet with silver alloy grip and retaining its guard. Model 1886 bayonet intended for use with the Lebel rifle. Item shows French inspection stamps to major parts.

3.) 16" sealed plastic package containing a bayonet and scabbard with the label reading BAIONETTE FSA 49/56.

4.) 11.2" blade length. 17.5" overall with scabbard and hilt. Possible reproduction single edged VZ 24 rifle bayonet with blued metal finish overall and mounting walnut grips. Ricasso is struck CSZ/M, and the scabbard shows a circle Z marking above an inspection stamp. Serial number AR8663 marked on the pommel via electropen with two more rows of marks struck out on the pommel. Tang struck F3 {Czech Lion} 39.

5.) 8" blade length. 10.6" overall with scabbard and socket. Number 9 pattern single edge blade bayonet for Enfield rifles with black Suncorite finish to all metal scabbard, socket, and ricasso. Finish shows signs of beading, suggesting it has been arsenal reapplied, rendering the marks weak. {Broad Arrow} mark visible on the latch.

From the Collection of Vern Gregg

This lot is located in Cincinnati.