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The Eclectic Collector · 17 September 2016
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Late 19th century, a collection of four French
bayonets. (4)
A Yataghan sword bayonet for use on the 11 mm M1866
Chassepot needle-fire rifle, engraved “Mre. Imple. de St.
Etiennes 1868”; together with a similar bayonet engraved
“Mre. Armees de Chat O.bre 1868”, in scabbard; a T-back
sword bayonet engraved “Mre. Imple. de St. Etiennes
March1880”; and a Sword bayonet for the 8 mm.
Mannlicher-Berthier M1890. (4)
Estimate €200-€250 £170-£210
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 255256
20th century Irish Naval officer’s sword.
An Irish Navy officer’s sword the single edge fullered blade,
folding guard with Óglaigh na hÉireann badge, single
quillon, wire bound fishskin grip and lion’s head pommel,
blade length 31 inches, in gilt brass and black leather
scabbard. Total length
38in. (96.52cm)
Estimate €600-€800 £510-£680
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 256