Blade measures 19.75" in length, 1 1/16" wide and 5/16" thick. Unstopped fuller measuring 13.5". 4.875" brass hilt of flat bird's head pommel pattern. No markings. [See Hardin, AMERICAN BAYONET, p. 97, variation 3] Bayonet adapter, designed to fit over front sight of 1841 "Mississippi" & "Fayetteville" rifles, measuring 1" in diameter, w/ following side marking: "BG & M/ Richmond, VA/ Sept. 2, 1861" [See Hardin, p. 95]. Leather scabbard cut from naval cutlass scabbard, measuring 21", fitted w/brass stud and drag. Leather belt frog, w/buckled lea. strap, fitted to scabbard stud.

Bayonet blade exhibits a splotchy dark gray blade w/medium pitting, & traces of grime. Brass hilt displays a dark coppery patina, as does bayonet "adapter", which exhibits numerous nicks on the spring-release side of the bird's head pommel. Scabbard is intact, though fragile, displaying much cracking and some flaking, along w/one "struck" spot four inches from drag. The stud and drag exhibit medium coppery patina, with the latter somewhat dinged. Else VG.

With its B, G & M-marked adapter, this is one scarce, highly desirable Confederate bayonet.

(169-111) $8,500.00

Here in an original Enfield socket bayonet in its original black bridle leather scabbard. During the Civil War both the U.S. and the Confederate States imported these bayonets and scabbards from England. This bayonet has a marked 17 3/8-inch long and 11/16 inch wide blade that tapers to a point. The socket is 3" long with a bore diameter of approximately 13/16 of an inch. Markings appear to be British proof marks. The blade patina is a semi-bright finish with just a few tiny speckles of peppery dark spots and the socket is a darker blued finish. The matching black bridle leather scabbard has a tapered brass tip, brass throat and a brass frogstud, all in excellent original condition. Scabbard body is in excellent condition and marked with WD under an arrow. Stitching is strong and tight.

(123-6230) $375.00

[See The Bayonet Book, by Watts & White, p. 371, fig. 758]. Medium gray blade measures 27" in length, 1.5" in width, w/government marking on obverse ricasso. Exhibits patches of light-to-medium pitting from the mid-blade through the point, along w/a half dozen very small dings. Muzzle ring and iron basket intact and in good condition. Checkered gutta-percha grips are tight and intact, though exhibiting patches of heavy wear. Handle rivets and leaf spring good. In all, a solid piece, designed for P1858 Royal Navy rifle.

(172-1584) $550.00

This is a Confederate bayonet manufactured at the Fayetteville Armory. It is almost identical to the Drake bayonet except for the bore diameter. From the armory they were finished bright but this one appears to have been recently blued on the blade. Some signs of pitting on the socket but the blade is very smooth. The unmarked blade is 19-7/8 inches in length.

(123-6182) $695.00

This is an example of the rare Model 1819 Hall bayonet. The bayonet has a dusky peppery patina. The unmarked face is 15 inches in length. The bayonet has a bridge slot that is the difference from this bayonet and the Model 1816. The black flutes are deeply hollow ground through the elbow and it has two nicks on the blade edge.

(123-6185) $525.00

This is an example of the rare Model 1819 Hall bayonet. The bayonet has a dusky peppery patina. The unmarked face is 15-7/8 inches in length. The bayonet has a bridge slot that is the difference from this bayonet and the Model 1816. The black flutes are deeply hollow ground through the elbow.

(123-6200) $495.00

This is an example of the rare Model 1819 Hall bayonet. The bayonet has a semi-bright patina. The unmarked face is 15-7/8 inches in length. The bayonet has a bridge slot that is the difference from this bayonet and the Model 1816. The black flutes are deeply hollow ground through the elbow.

(123-6228) $750.00

This is an example Model 1867 Peabody bayonet. The Peabody bayonets are very similar to the Model 1873 but the bore is smaller. This bayonet has a bright polished patina. The unmarked face is 17-3/4 inches in length.

(123-6213) $165.00

This is an example of the Remington-Keene bayonet. These were designed to be carried beneath the rifle barrel instead of to the side. This bayonet has a dark dusky peppery patina with traces of original blue finish. The face is stamped U.S. and the blade is 18-1/4 inches in length.

(123-6233) $295.00

This is an example of the rare Model 1860 Sharps bayonet. The bayonet resembles the M1855-70 bayonet but they are not interchangeable. Differences are a wider and thicker blade, shorter shank, longer face flute and a larger bore. This bayonet has a dusky peppery patina. The unmarked face is 17-7/8 inches in length. The socket has a C & CO marking running inverted.

(123-6204) $650.00

This edged weapon is an original American Civil War 'saber' style sword bayonet manufactured by the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts just prior to the war. Made to fit the long barreled Sharps rifle-musket, this type saber is serially numbered to match the rifle-musket number. Range of these rifles and their corresponding bayonets run from 36850 through 38979. Records indicate that approximately 2000 of these saber bayonets were produced.

The overall length of this bayonet is 26 5/8" while the graceful-looking, slightly curved blade itself is 21¾" long. Issued with the long barrel Sharps Model 1859 rifle-musket, the bayonet's lines are simple and direct. Bayonet was primarily intended for issue to the Federal infantryman. The 4¾" long, all brass, cast hilt is secured to the tang by a single transverse steel pin through the guard. Hilt is slightly loose on the tang, easily peened over and tightened. The brass ribbed grip area is machined with a series of vertical tooling lines. Brass wears a pleasing mellow bronze patina. Blade is stamped "1861" on the obverse and exhibits the maker address of "AMES MFG. CO. / CHICOPEE / MASS". Upper flat of the hilt area is stamped with "40479" just to the rear of the guard and is slotted for a 1" long key.

This highly desirable, original American Civil War bayonet is in excellent-plus condition and would fit in any Civil War edged weapon collection.

(123-6066) $1,150.00

This is an example of the rare Model 1860 Spencer bayonet. The bayonet has a dusky peppery patina. The unmarked face is 18-3/8 inches in length. The bayonet resembles the M1855-70 bayonet but they are not interchangeable. The 1 9/32 shank is almost vertical. The clasp stop pin is half-moon shaped.

(123-6229) $850.00

Made for the Model 1860 Spencer Army rifle, this extremely scarce Federal accoutrement is an original angular socket bayonet in almost mint condition. Roy Marcot's excellent book, Spencer Repeating Firearms, states that all ten thousand breechloading Spencer rifles contracted by the Ordnance Department were to be fitted with angular bayonets. The term 'angular bayonet' refers to the type commonly used by infantry soldiers. Shank of this completely unmarked weapon is at a right angle to the socket, setting the blade away from the bore of the muzzle. Triangular-sided blade has a spear shape and has a locking ring at the socket that secured the bayonet to the Spencer rifle front sight. Produced by the Spencer Repeating Rifle Company, some 11,500 bayonets were made and all of them exhibit NO markings or stampings whatsoever. This spectacular brightly finished specimen is just over 21" long, ¾" wide, 3/8" thick and weighs 11 ounces. Socket, which is 3" long with a bore diameter of .813", bears an absolutely stunning, shiny bright polished finish. Blade is matching with just tiny speckles of oxidation overall. No edge nicks. Original socket bayonets for the Spencer Rifles are very sought after and most difficult to find in the collecting community today. This remarkable specimen, in super fine condition, would make an outstanding addition to any US military edged weapon display or accouterment collection.

(E2043) $750.00

This is a sword bayonet that was manufactured for the Remington Contract U.S. Rifled Musket Model 1862. It very closely resembles several other bayonets made in the U.S. just prior to and during the Civil War. The most distinctive part about the bayonet is the cut of the bayonet-lug attaching slot. This example has a bright polished 20-inch blade. It has a few dark areas and has been lightly sharpened. The hilt is solid brass except for the leaf spring. It has no inspector's marks but it is stamped 142 on the hilt. No scabbard.

(123-6120) $325.00

This remarkable rifle accoutrement is an original, angular socket bayonet, in mint condition, made especially for the Greene Breech-Loading Rifle, an unusual arm patented by Lt. Col. J. Durrell Greene of the US Army. This bayonet was made to fit the .53 caliber, single-shot percussion, under-hammer bolt action rifle. The front sight on the rifle doubled as a lug for this angular bayonet, the type used by the infantry. Shank of this unmarked edged weapon is at a right angle to the socket, setting the blade away from the bore of the muzzle. Bayonet has a triangular, spear shape blade and a distinctive locking ring at the rear-most portion of the socket. Bayonet attached to the Greene rifle muzzle at the front sight. The A. H. Waters Armory of Millbury, MA made a total of only 1,500 Greene rifles from 1859 to the early 1860s. Actual quantity of Greene bayonets produced are unknown but this handsome, brightly finished specimen is 20¾" long total, ¾" wide with a socket 3" long. Its mint blade bears an absolutely stunning, shiny bright, original finish and exhibits the maker's initials of "J. D. G." clearly stamped with 1/8" high letters into the blade near the neck. No pitting or nicks. Original socket bayonets for the Greene Rifles are just not out there in the collecting community today. This Greene bayonet specimen, in simply fabulous original condition, would surely enhance any military edged weapon collection.

(172-1523) $1,250.00

This Federal accoutrement is an original and handsome angular socket bayonet made for the Model 1835 / 42 musket. The term 'angular bayonet' refers to the type most commonly used by infantry soldiers. The importance of this bayonet lies in the fact that it set the precedent for virtually all subsequent socket bayonets produced for the US Ordnance Department until the beginning of the 20th century. When the bayo is fixed on the muzzle, the shank of this edged weapon is at a right angle to the socket, setting the blade away from the bore of the muzzle. This triangular blade exhibits a spear shape and has a locking ring at the socket that secured the bayonet to the musket's front sight. Handsome and nicely finished, this specimen is 20 5/8" long overall with a weight of 11 ounces. The tapered blade portion measures almost 18 7/8" long, ¾" wide, 3/8" thick and the socket is 2 5/8" long with a bore diameter of .848". A thin "U.S." is stamped into the flat shank. Locking ring strong. Blade bears a semi-bright finish with scattered speckles of light peppery pitting overall. No edge nicks. Original Model 1835 / 1842 socket bayonets produced number over 300,000 units and most saw extensive service during the Civil War. This fine M1835 / 1842 bayonet specimen would make a wonderful addition to any early US military edged weapon display.

(123-6219) $295.00

Here in an original US Model 1855 socket bayonet in its original black bridle buff leather scabbard with its original buff frog. These socket bayonets were made for the .58 caliber rifle / muskets and saw service from 1855 through the end of the Civil War. This bayonet has a U.S. marked 18 inch long and 11/16 inch wide blade that tapers to a point. The socket is 3" long with a bore diameter of 5/8". Bayonet patina is a semi-bright finish with just a few tiny speckles of peppery dark spots. The matching black bridle leather scabbard, with its black-dyed buff leather frog has eight-copper rivets, a tapered brass tip and is in excellent original condition. Scabbard body is in excellent condition. The brass tip is strong and tightly secured to the scabbard body with its four brass tacks. Stitching is strong and tight.

(123-6178) $750.00

Here in an original US Model 1855 socket bayonet in its original black bridle buff leather scabbard with its original buff frog. These socket bayonets were made for the .58 caliber rifle / muskets and saw service from 1855 through the end of the Civil War. This bayonet has a U.S. marked 18 inch long and 11/16 inch wide blade that tapers to a point. It also has the letter F under the U.S. the socket is 3" long with a bore diameter of 5/8". Bayonet patina is a semi-bright finish with just a few tiny speckles of darker spots. The matching black bridle leather scabbard, with its black-dyed bridle leather frog has eight-copper rivets, a tapered brass tip and is in excellent original condition with some age cracks. Signs of a maker's stamp are visible on the frog. Scabbard body is in excellent condition with no tears. The brass tip is strong and tightly secured to the scabbard body with its four brass tacks. Stitching is strong and tight.

(123-6179) $425.00

Here in an original US Model 1855 socket bayonet in its original black bridle buff leather scabbard with its original buff frog. These socket bayonets were made for the .58 caliber rifle / muskets and saw service from 1855 through the end of the Civil War. This bayonet has a center punch over a U.S. marked 18 inch long and 11/16 inch wide blade that tapers to a point. It also appears to have a number under the U.S. Socket is 3" long with a bore diameter of 5/8". Bayonet patina is a semi-bright finish with just a few tiny speckles of darker spots. The matching black bridle leather scabbard, with its black-dyed buff leather frog has eight-copper rivets, a tapered brass tip and is in excellent original condition. Scabbard body is in excellent condition. The brass tip is strong and tightly secured to the scabbard body with its four brass tacks. Stitching is strong and tight.

(123-6222) $650.00

Here in almost mint condition is an original US Model 1855 socket bayonet in its original black bridle buff leather scabbard with its original buff frog. These socket bayonets were made for the .58 caliber rifle / muskets and saw service from 1855 through the end of the Civil War. The term 'angular socket bayonet' refers to the shape of the triangular blade type used by infantry. The shank of this "U.S." marked weapon is at a right angle to the socket, setting the blade away from the bore of the muzzle. Triangular blade exhibits a tapered, spear shape and has a socket locking ring that helps secure the bayonet to the rifle / musket at the muzzle. A most handsome specimen, this bayonet is almost 20 7/8" long, ¾" wide and tapers to a point. Socket is 3" long with a bore diameter of 5/8". Blade appears to never have been cleaned and displays a beautiful, bright, slightly brushed finish with just a few tiny speckles of light peppery overall. Exhibits no government inspector marks. No edge nicks. The matching black bridle leather scabbard, with its black-dyed buff leather frog has eight-copper rivets, a tapered brass tip and is in excellent original condition. On the buff frog of this accoutrement is the weak stamping of the maker that reads "S. H. YOUNG / MAKER / NEW YORK". Government Ordnance Dept stamping is also visible but light and is difficult to read. Scabbard body is in excellent condition with no flaking but it does reflect a handful of very slight surface cracks about the mid body. The brass tip is strong and tightly secured to the scabbard body with its four brass tacks. Stitching is strong and tight. This spectacular bayonet specimen with its original buff frog and leather scabbard would make a wonderful addition to any early U.S. military edged weapon display or collection.

(172-1634) $650.00

Presented here, in good condition, is an original, US Model 1855 socket bayonet in its original black bridle leather scabbard. These socket bayonets were made for the .58 caliber rifle / muskets and saw service from 1855 through the end of the Civil War. Shank of this "U.S." and center punched marked weapon is at a right angle to the socket. Triangular blade exhibits a tapered, spear shape and has a socket locking ring that helps secure the bayonet to the rifle / musket at the muzzle. This handsome specimen is almost 21 inches long, ¾" wide and tapers to a point. Socket is 3" long with a bore diameter of 5/8". Blade, which appears to have been cleaned at one time displays a light gray shiny finish with a few tiny speckles of light peppery pitting overall. No edge nicks. The matching leather scabbard, with its black leather frog with two copper rivets and tapered brass tip, is complete and in good condition. Brass tip appears to have been glued to the tip of the scabbard body from an old repair. Body has no flaking but does have some very minor surface cracking.

(123-6115) $295.00

Presented here, in excellent condition, is an original, US Model 1855 socket bayonet sans its leather scabbard. These socket bayonets were made for the .58 caliber rifle / muskets and saw service from 1855 through the end of the Civil War. The term 'angular socket bayonet' refers to the type used by infantry soldiers. Shank of this "U.S." marked weapon is at a right angle to the socket, setting the blade away from the bore of the muzzle. Triangular blade exhibits a tapered, spear shape and has a socket locking ring that helps secure the bayonet to the rifle / musket at the muzzle. This handsome, brightly finished specimen is almost 20 7/8" long, ¾" wide and tapers to a point. Socket is 3" long with a bore diameter of 5/8". Blade, which appears to have been very lightly cleaned, displays a stunning, shiny finish with just a few tiny speckles of light peppery pitting overall. No edge nicks. This pleasing bayonet specimen would make a wonderful addition to any early US military edged weapon display or collection.

(123-6207) $215.00

Here, in very good condition, is an original US Model 1855 socket bayonet in its original black bridle buff leather scabbard. These socket bayonets were made for the .58 caliber rifle / muskets and saw service from 1855 through the end of the Civil War. The term 'angular socket bayonet' refers to the type used by infantry soldiers. Shank of this "U.S." marked weapon is at a right angle to the socket, setting the blade away from the bore of the muzzle. Triangular blade exhibits a tapered, spear shape and has a socket locking ring that helps secure the bayonet to the rifle / musket at the muzzle. This handsome specimen is almost 20 7/8" long, ¾" wide and tapers to a point. Socket is 3" long with a bore diameter of 5/8". Blade, which appears to have been cleaned at one time displays a pleasing dusky gray finish with just a few tiny speckles of light peppery pitting overall. Exhibits small government inspector marks. No edge nicks. The matching leather scabbard, with its black buff leather frog with eight-copper rivets and tapered brass tip, is complete and in very good condition. No stampings or maker's marks visible. Body has no flaking but does have some very minor surface crazing with one 1" long spot of weak stitching. This bayonet specimen with its original buff leather scabbard would make a wonderful addition to any early US military edged weapon display or collection.

(362-197) $350.00

Presented here, in good condition, is an original, US Model 1855 socket bayonet in its original black bridle leather scabbard. These socket bayonets were made for the .58 caliber rifle / muskets and saw service from 1855 through the end of the Civil War. The term 'angular socket bayonet' refers to the type used by infantry soldiers. Shank of this "U.S." marked weapon is at a right angle to the socket, setting the blade away from the bore of the muzzle. Triangular blade exhibits a tapered, spear shape and has a socket locking ring that helps secure the bayonet to the rifle / musket at the muzzle. This handsome specimen is almost 20 7/8" long, ¾" wide and tapers to a point. Socket is 3" long with a bore diameter of 5/8". Blade, which appears to have been cleaned at one time displays a light gray shiny finish with a few tiny speckles of light peppery pitting overall. No edge nicks. The matching leather scabbard, with its black leather frog with two copper rivets and tapered brass tip, is complete and in good condition. Brass tip appears to have been glued to the tip of the scabbard body from an old repair. Body has no flaking but does have some very minor surface cracking. This fine bayonet specimen with its original leather scabbard would make a wonderful addition to any early US military edged weapon display or collection.

(362-202) $325.00

Overall length meas. 17 1/8" in length with blade meas. 14 ½". The Model 1851 Cadet bayonet saw 300 of its bayonets used by the Virginia Military Institute when they were produced in 1851. The "US" stamp is faintly visible on the face of the blade with the "S" clearly marked. Markings on the socket and locking ring "81" are legible. Ring is complete and in good working condition. The bore end of the bayonet bears marking of "109". Overall finish is of a bright gray finish and in very good to excellent condition.

(75-566) $495.00

This is an example of the model 1851 cadet bayonet. This is the only American bayonet which has shoulders on the socket both in the front and rear. This bayonet has a semi bright dusky peppery patina. The face is stamped U.S. and the blade is 14-15/32 inches in length.

(123-6189) $495.00

Superb condition.

(111-74) $295.00

This Federal accoutrement is an original angular socket bayonet made for the US Flintlock Musket, Model 1816 longarm. The term 'angular bayonet' refers to the type most commonly used by infantry soldiers. This bayonet was the first American bayonet to include a uniformly ground flute and the first specimen to employ the "T" mortise in the socket. Another characteristic on the M1816 bayo is the point / tip that was designed as a blunt 'slash' tip instead of the sharper pointed pattern. Bayonet appears to have been cleaned lightly at one time. The triangular blade exhibits a spear shape and has no locking ring at the socket. Handsome and nicely finished, this specimen is 19" long overall, a 16 15/16" long blade, with a 3" long socket and a .828" bore diameter. A clear "U.S." is stamped into the flat shank. The letter "U" is thin. Directly below the US mark are the initials of the government inspector "S E". Blade bears a very good semi-bright finish with scattered speckles of light peppery pitting overall. No edge nicks. Production of the Model 1816 socket bayonets continued at the Springfield Arsenal until 1840 and for another four years at the Harper's Ferry Arsenal. Some 580,000 units were manufactured at the armories. A fine M1816 bayonet specimen.

(123-6194) $225.00

This Federal accoutrement is an original and handsome angular socket bayonet made for the U.S. Musket, Model 1816. The term 'angular bayonet' refers to the type most commonly used by infantry soldiers. When the bayo is fixed on the muzzle, the shank of this edged weapon is at a right angle to the socket, setting the blade away from the bore of the muzzle.

This triangular blade, very similar to the Model 1835 / 42 exhibits a spear shape and has a locking ring at the socket that secured the bayonet to the musket's front sight. Handsome and bright finish, this specimen is 20 5/8" long overall with a weight of 11 ounces. The tapered blade portion measures almost 18 7/8" long, ¾" wide, 3/8" thick and the socket is 2 5/8" long with a bore diameter of .848". A sharp "U.S." is stamped into the flat shank. Locking ring strong and tight. Blade bears just scattered speckles of light peppery pitting. Sharp edges and no edge nicks. This fine Model 1842 bayonet specimen would make a wonderful addition to any early US military edged weapon display.

(123-6231) $315.00

Bayonet for the Revolutionary War British "Brown Bess" Musket. The bayonet has a dark brown patina with areas of heavy pitting. The socket is 4 inches in length and the blade length is 17 inches. Stamped on the face is the number 4576.

(123-6184) $295.00

The first true U.S. bayonet was for the 1795 musket. They were manufactured at the Springfield and Harpers Ferry arsenals and private contractors. It is a common assumption that those that bear the U.S. stamping were arsenal manufactured. The blade is 14 inches in length, 1 1/16 inches wide and is triangular shaped. It has an L shaped mortise. The U.S. is stamped on the flat inside surface of the neck. The patina is dark brown and it has areas of heavy pitting. It has a crack in the socket approximately ½ inch long.

(123-5908) $185.00

Stamped with the initials "NC" in conjunciton with the large "US". Possibly North Carolina or just an inspector's mark. Light pitting over entire blade.

(E1978) $295.00

Circa 1880s/90s. Ricasso maker-mark: "Fabrica de Toledo". Measures 15.5" in total length, w' 4" dark plug handle, and 10" blade. "S" shaped, white metal knuckle guard. Red felt washer. This single edged, clipped pointed blade was blade produced commercially in 19th century not as a bayonet but as a hunting knife w/ "Bowie" configuration---(See Watts & White, THE BAYONET BOOK, p.247, pl. 550]. Blade exhibits medium tarnish & a series of nicks along its cutting edge. Knuckle guard exhibits light tarnish. Plug handle slightly loose. Else VG. An attractive, interesting blade. Solid "Toledo" maker-mark.

(2-554) $450.00