FRANCE, Third Republic (1870–1940) L. DENYS, Paris [private Parisian swordsmith]. Regulation bayonet sword for the GRAS rifle, Model 1874. Handle made of walnut and brass scales. Crossguard marked "FC 45613" and guard post stamped. Flat-backed blade, signed. Blackened sheet-iron scabbard, marked "Ab 24566" Blade length: 52.3 cm - Scabbard length: 53.6 cm - Overall length: 66 cm. As is. Wear, scratches, and some dents; blade cleaned; oxidation on metal parts, particularly on the scabbard.