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French Lebel 1886 Bayonet - Which version?

Masonk
Masonk
in FR FIELD EQUIPMENT

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Hi All,
I'm helping an acquaintance sell this French Lebel 1886 Bayonet. I read through a post on another forum that outline the various changes the bayo went through (1915, 1935). Was looking for help with identifying which version this bayonet would conform to. 

 

Total w/scabbard - 25.75", 654mm
Total wo/scabbard - 21.25", 540mm
Blade - 16.5", 419mm
Scabbard - 21", 533mm

 

In 1935, the blade was shortened to 400mm, and the scabbard was shortened to match. The example below is about 3/4" (19mm) longer, and the scabbard is the original length. 

 

Bayonet and scabbard have matching serial #'s. Curious what the proper name for this version is, if any?

 

Thanks in advance for any feedback!

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    #2

    If you Google, there is a site dedicated to these types, I have one in poor condition and found some great reference material..

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