Original British Yataghan Sword Bayonet by Reeves for the Kynoch Centerfire Converted M1873 Chassepot Rifle Spanish Militaria - Folded steel blade (grain

- Folded steel blade (grain is evident in the blade body)

which are far more rare because the decal appears to be Gold but after careful examination we believe this to be a “toned” Herr decal

which means "saddle axe") is a type of battle axe

With this we include a fine pair of period goggles

Our example is in a nice preserved condition retaining much original color on the barrel and still bears the correct brightly polished finish to the receiver and bolt

Original British Yataghan Sword Bayonet by Reeves for the Kynoch Centerfire Converted M1873 Chassepot Rifle Spanish Militaria - Folded steel blade (grainOriginal Item: Only One available. In the 1870's the French Needle fire Rifle adopted in 1866 was replaced by the M. 1874 centerfire cartridge GRAS Rifle. Many Chassepot rifles were converted to the new cartridge, and the British firm of KYNOCH, best known for its ammunition manufacture jumped into this program. The result was essentially a British version of the French Gras Rifle, however KYNOCH guns operated and presented better. Sales however were