5cm, thus resulting in the 1886/35 label bayonet. Nice condition, matching serial numbers to bayonet and sheath (39584). Matching serial numbers bayonet to scabbard.
French 1886 M93 Lebel Rifle: French 1886 M93 Lebel Rifle. The steel scabbard is lightly pitted and patinated overall. French M 1886-15 Lebel bayonet with silver-alloy grip. Crossguard and scabbard were painted black. This example is less often seen than the earlier hooked quillion bayonets. An epee bayonet, designed by Colonel Capdeveille, was adopted for the rifle at the same time. This particular model of bayonet was used by the French Army, Navy and French Foreign Legion. At the blade’s hilt are the letters “F” and “C” stamped into the metal. The long cruciform blade is in very nice condition retaining 85% original finish. Bayonets - Items for Sale - J&J Military Antiques. The top of the scabbard bears inspection stamps and the serial number 84735.
The blade is generally bright, and the bayonet reflects modifications that were carried out on the Model 1886 bayonet prior to and during World War I, with a shortening. French lebel bayonet serial numbers These are two Model 1886 Lebel bayonets.
