Model 1842/59 French issue Yataghan bayonet in scabbard from the Reginald Cheetham collection.
£225
Model 1842/59 French issue Yataghan bayonet in scabbard from the Reginald Cheetham collection. To fit the .71” calibre family of percussion muskets, short rifles and artillery carbines issued to the French army circa 1840. Heavy ribbed brass hilt with coil spring operated release catch has cross guard having the muzzle ring to the top and a rear facing hook quilon to the underside. Fullered Yataghan blade signed to the top Mre Impale de Chatt mars 1865 J B Mle 1842 for manufacture in March 1865. The blade struck with French ordnance inspection marks. In its regulation pattern blued steel scabbard. A refined version of the original 1840 and 1842 Yataghan bayonets the 1842/59 has the heavier blade and iron cross guard of the 1842 but fitted with an improved coil spring operated release catch as opposed to the flat leaf spring fitted to the 1842. In very good condition with good grip. Nice clean well signed blade in a good scabbard retaining much fading blue finish. A good example of a scarce bayonet from the Reginald Cheetham collection of small arms and militaria.
