French Model 1886 Lebel Rifle Bayonet, the original first versions of this epee bayonet was 25.12″ which this one is, and has a hooked quillon, the 20.5″ cruciform blade is in excellent condition with a cartouche on the ricasso area. Good looking alloy handle, scabbard looks good, slightly bent a bit, but does not affect bayonet sliding in and out. Scabbard serial is faded, but does not appear to match, guard shows cartouches and serial no. These bayonets reflected a major change in design by the French, and were used from 1886 to WWII. The original first model was a long bayonet, 25.12 OAL with a hooked quillon and a silver alloy handle which was permanently affixed. See our other Bayonets at TR-West.