French Army Gras Bayonet Dated 1877 NOT MATCHING

The French Army Gras Bayonet dated 1877 is a historical edged weapon originally designed for use with the Fusil Gras Model 1874 rifle. This example is marked with the year 1877, indicating its manufacture during the later 19th century. It features a distinctive T-shaped blade, measuring approximately 52 centimeters in length, and a brass handle fitted with a steel crossguard and hooked quillon. The bayonet is equipped with a locking mechanism compatible with the French Gras rifle system. This particular item is listed as “NOT MATCHING,” meaning the serial numbers on the bayonet and scabbard, if present, do not correspond, which is typical of items that have been reissued or paired after their original service life. The Gras bayonet was widely deployed by French forces and saw extensive use in various conflicts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It represents a common pattern in late-19th-century European military equipment.