Original Lot of Bayonets with Scabbards - Various Countries - Set of 4 U.S. Edged Weapons Orientation classes and close order

Orientation classes and close order drill were scheduled for the first day and a strict training regimen kicked off with 0545 reville

which could be reloaded quickly by pushing a stripper clip from the top of the open bolt

The construction utilized the front portion of the "T" cross section French Gras Model 1874 Bayonets which were very available during WW1

The leather liner and brass ringed on leather chin scales are twentieth century replacements

This weapon was replaced by the much more successful SVT 40 Rifle in 1940

Original Lot of Bayonets with Scabbards - Various Countries - Set of 4 U.S. Edged Weapons Orientation classes and close orderOriginal Items: One Set of 4 Available. We just received these out of an old collection, untouched for years. As with any collection, there were some items that stood out, and others that were purchased as "projects", either due to condition, or because they were in want of a scabbard. All of these are original items, in varying condition, all offered with or without their original correct scabbards. They are offered as is, and many are still coated