FRANCE Bayonet model 1842. Grooved brass handle marked in the groove "59 38" and "F", with round push button, steel guard with two quillons with remains of markings. Long Yatagan blade with flat back on three quarters marked "Mre IMPale de CHÂTt - April 1854 = S.B. Mle 1842", and median gutter, marked "42" on the heel and stamped "S" under star and trace of another stamp. Steel scabbard with trigger guard, stamped "655" on one side, and "12" on the other. Blade length : 57,2 cm - Total length : 69,3 cm KIESLING Reference : Fiche 453