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   daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

   Cursive 19th century inscription on a 19th century French Chassepot bayonet.
   All I can read is 1872, I'm a assuming its a name and French
   
   
   
   

    

   daveydempsey, May 26, 2026 at 4:36 PM

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   Debora Well-Known Member

   Think that's "Juillet 1872". First word looks like "Culle".
   
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   Debora, May 26, 2026 at 4:53 PM

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   Marote Well-Known Member

   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manufacture_Nationale_d'Armes_de_Tulle

    

   Marote, May 26, 2026 at 5:19 PM

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   daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

   AI
   This is a French Model 1866 Chassepot Yataghan Sword Bayonet manufactured in Tulle in 1872.

    

   daveydempsey, May 26, 2026 at 5:25 PM

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   Debora Well-Known Member

   Ah, a T and not a C. Good to know.
   
   Debora

    

   Debora, May 26, 2026 at 5:46 PM

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