Rare and unusual collector's item: a Model 1831 type gladius, mounted with an American bayonet blade (Rolling Block 1901) from the Remington Arms - Union Metallic Cartridge Co. firm, marked "REM. WORKS, ILION, N.Y. USA".
This type of hybrid object reflects the practices of reusing or mounting foreign blades on French hilts, often observed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in colonial or civilian contexts.
- Type: gladius inspired by the 1831 model.
- Blade: American Remington Rolling Block 1901 bayonet.
- Blade length: 40 cm.
- Total length: 54.5 cm.
- Hilt: Solid brass with 26 flutes.
- Origin: France / USA.
- Era: circa 1900 – civilian or arsenal mounting.
Blade marking:
REMINGTON ARMS – UNION METALLIC CTG CO. REM. WORKS ILION, N.Y. USA
An original gladius combining French style and American steel, perfect for a collector of military curiosities or an enthusiast of transatlantic bladed weapon history.
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