u/toxic667

I have been collecting military firearms for a couple years and now im wading into bayonets for the rifles I have. I picked up 2 M1874 Bayonets and one for my M95 (will be another post) and looking for some information that I may have missed.

The first one is a Chatellerault with what I think is a Chatellerault guard based on the AB. Im not sure if the J prefix on the scabbard identifies the manufacturer. This one also has a descent amount of rust, particularly on the scabbard. Im sure there are varying opinions but what are peoples thoughts on 0000 steel wool for this?

The second is a St Etienne with an AB prefix scabbard. This scabbard has inspection/proof markings under the serial number and on the back while the first one does not. Is there any significance to that or just different manufacturers?

Anything I got wrong or missed?

Went to the casino for the first time and could have done worse. The pitting is bad but it does function and the only things missing are the rear sight and one buttplate screw. The bolt matches the gun and some other code that isnt the serial number matches the reciever, bolt, and stock.