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SKINNER LABEL:
Display card reads: German Sword, 1870. Franco Prussian War. Presented by Julius Weiland.

SKINNER CATALOGUE:
A French bayonet of the Franco Prussian War period. Single edge blade with slight reverse curve, 22 11/16" x 1 1/8". Guard has an opening on one side to receive the gun barrel, sharply curved on the other. Brass transversely ridged grip, with steel catch. Back of blade engraved: "Mre d'Armes de St Etienne Juillet 1873". Several proof marks on the blade, guard, and grip, and the number M 31805. Blue steel scabbord with square strap hook and numbered M 31805. Weight: 22 ozs. Cat. 10/4/1935.

Tags:
swords

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