FRANCE 
Sword-bayonet model 1902 of Indochinese riflemen. 
Handle in nickel silver with lateral groove for the passage of the cleaning rod of the rifle. Die-cut and stamped crossbars. Punched cruciform blade. Sheet steel scabbard adapted to the length of the blade.
Lt : 512 mm - Ll : 398 mm - ll : 14 mm - Dd : 13 mm
A.B.E. (Small punctures).

It is in fact the model 1890 of gendarmerie whose blade was shortened in 1912 from 520 mm to 400 mm to facilitate the handling of this bayonet by the Indochinese riflemen.
Live Friday 5 May 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 147

FRANCE Sword-bayonet model 1902 of Indochinese riflemen. Handle in nickel silver with lateral groove for the passage of the cleaning rod of the rifle. Die-cut and stamped crossbars. Punched cruciform blade. Sheet steel scabbard adapted to the length of the blade. Lt : 512 mm - Ll : 398 mm - ll : 14 mm - Dd : 13 mm A.B.E. (Small punctures). It is in fact the model 1890 of gendarmerie whose blade was shortened in 1912 from 520 mm to 400 mm to facilitate the handling of this bayonet by the Indochinese riflemen.

Estimate
€250 - €300
Result
€410
Buyer's premium
28%
FRANCE Sword-bayonet model 1902 of Indochinese riflemen. Handle in nickel silver with lateral groove for the passage of the cleaning rod of the rifle. Die-cut and stamped crossbars. Punched cruciform blade. Sheet steel scabbard adapted to the length of the blade. Lt : 512 mm - Ll : 398 mm - ll : 14 mm - Dd : 13 mm A.B.E. (Small punctures). It is in fact the model 1890 of gendarmerie whose blade was shortened in 1912 from 520 mm to 400 mm to facilitate the handling of this bayonet by the Indochinese riflemen.
Sale Friday 5 May 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 3, rue Favart 75002 Paris