US Civil War, Zouave Rifle Bayonet,

Original era manufacture. Yataghan polished steel blade measuring 19 inches in length, with scattered areas of spotting and staining, with light cleaned corrosion pitting near the tip.Heavy cast brass guard and pommel with an operable lock mechanism. Typical aged brass patina finish, with the guard being very slightly bent forward.Very clean, properly fitting leather bodied scabbard with a gilded brass throat and chape. No issues, a very nice scabbard.