Interesting Bayonet?

Tim Simmons · 12th April 2008, 06:13 PM

Close up.

Tim Simmons · 12th April 2008, 06:19 PM

with this other item with a tusk or tooth handle.

I think it is jolly nice.

Jim McDougall · 12th April 2008, 07:27 PM

A blow gun bayonet ?

Seriously though, incredibly unique Tim! I like the rugged mechanical look of the elements. Gotta hit the books!

All the best,
Jim

Tim Simmons · 12th April 2008, 07:37 PM

I could see it fitting on the stick thing on this muzzleloading 1866-74 model. I really know nothing of guns. Would make the rod a little heavy but not completely unwieldy.
http://www.militaryrifles.com/France/Gras.htm

kronckew · 12th April 2008, 07:37 PM

looks like a local copy of the french lebel spike bayonet, no. africa?

fernando · 12th April 2008, 09:02 PM

Lebel copy allright Kronckew.
This rifle was used by the French Foreign Legion, right ?
So North Africa makes all sense ...
Fernando

Tim Simmons · 12th April 2008, 09:37 PM

I have been looking in a few books and I think this is the version. I do not see North African work here. French West Africa, perhaps even Dahomey taken from an Amazon when the French took Dahomey

in your dreams. The book this picture comes from "Swords & Bayonets" R.J.Wilkinnson.Latham suggests that the quillion was removed 1916. Some people think the auther may be a God.

Jim McDougall · 13th April 2008, 12:32 AM

That book is a pretty good resource, as shown in your comparison Tim! Wish I had my copy handy

All best regards,
Jim

12th April 2008, 06:13 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,925	handle Close up.

12th April 2008, 06:19 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,925	Compere with this other item with a tusk or tooth handle. I think it is jolly nice.

12th April 2008, 09:02 PM	#6
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Lebel copy allright Kronckew. This rifle was used by the French Foreign Legion, right ? So North Africa makes all sense ... Fernando Attached Images

12th April 2008, 09:37 PM	#7
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,925	I have been looking in a few books and I think this is the version. I do not see North African work here. French West Africa, perhaps even Dahomey taken from an Amazon when the French took Dahomey in your dreams. The book this picture comes from "Swords & Bayonets" R.J.Wilkinnson.Latham suggests that the quillion was removed 1916. Some people think the auther may be a God. Attached Images

12th April 2008, 07:27 PM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,670	A blow gun bayonet ? Seriously though, incredibly unique Tim! I like the rugged mechanical look of the elements. Gotta hit the books! All the best, Jim

12th April 2008, 07:37 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,925	I could see it fitting on the stick thing on this muzzleloading 1866-74 model. I really know nothing of guns. Would make the rod a little heavy but not completely unwieldy. http://www.militaryrifles.com/France/Gras.htm

12th April 2008, 07:37 PM	#5
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,259	looks like a local copy of the french lebel spike bayonet, no. africa?

13th April 2008, 12:32 AM	#8
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,670	That book is a pretty good resource, as shown in your comparison Tim! Wish I had my copy handy All best regards, Jim