Reference: Renoux Les Baionnettes A Douille Militaires Francaise- pg 160
The trials started in 1835 with 600 examples made with spring more in the midline of the socket. This is one of 2500 additional bayonets ordered converted from M1822 bayonets in 1839 as the trials continued. 1440 on shank. All of these I've seen have been serial numbered on the shank.
Condition: VG
This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 10 August, 2023.