Mervyn Mitton Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I believe this to be the French Lebel bayonet - date on blade shows approved pattern in 1886. Was this for the Minie rifle , or , musket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 I think Maitre d'Armes means master of arms in the town of St. Etienne? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Johnson Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Manufacture des Armes de St Etienne - St. Etienne Arsenal, or Arms Factory.It is for the Gras rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 Thankyou. I was nearly right !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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