Good condition original French Mle 1866 Chassepot bayonet that was captured by the Germans during the Franco-Prussian War. Bayonet has St. Etienne Arsenal markings on the blade spine and dated 1868. Blade has original bright finish with some scattered brown patina. Guard has gray patina. Brass grip has nice looking patina. Lock button and leaf spring function fine. Fitted in correct original nonmatching numbered steel scabbard that was modified by the Germans with an added frog stud and has scaly brown and gray patina. A nice German captured Chassepot bayonet for your collection.