A Very Rare Thai Martini Peabody 1879 Bayonet

A Very Rare Thai Martini Peabody T- Back sword M1879 Bayonet, the bayonet grip is in used condition the wood has shrunk and cracked but still in place, some filler has been used in places, the cross guard is marked with the Thai Kodchasri property mark was the symbol of the Siamese Defense Division, forerunner of today's Thailand Ministry of Defense with the Thai serial number 363, the ricasso has the makers mark Steyer as is correct for this bayonet with the serial number 2655 on the crossguard. the blade has some staining and very mild rust spots, which do not detract from the overall look of the bayonet. the scabbard is in good condition with no damage. All in all a very nice, very rare bayonet, the only one I have ever seen for sale. VG+++ condition 
 
The M1879 Peabody-Martini rifle was primarily used by Romania. According to Steyr records, M1879 rifles were also made for export to overseas states during fiscal years 1879–80 and 1882–83. During this period at least 2,000 were purchased by Siam, where the rifle was referred to as the "Han Ree." Steyr records refer to the M1879 as the "Henry-Martini M79." This misnomer by Steyr may have contributed to the Siamese referring to the rifle as the Han Ree.